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Forward Amelia Dimoldenberg and Andrew Garfield are the celebrity shidduch we've been waiting for 13 Jan 2023
Amelia Dimoldenberg and Andrew Garfield had a viral red-carpet moment at the Golden Globes, sparking excitement among fans who call it the "Jewish celebrity ...
13 Jan 2023
Forward On screen, the beauty of Hasidic life transcends a cloistered world's restrictions 13 Jan 2023
The article discusses two films, "Where Life Begins" and "A Life Apart," that offer portrayals of Hasidic life. While many films tend to focus on the dramati...
13 Jan 2023
Forward 'There's a real crisis in American Jewry' — a new book warns of worsening deadlock in U.S.-Israel relationship 12 Jan 2023
In Eric Alterman's book, "We Are Not One: A History of America's Fight Over Israel," he argues that American Jews' support for Israel and the memory of the H...
12 Jan 2023
Forward Houdini, J.D. Salinger and Elvis: Your ideas for our list of Jews who made history 12 Jan 2023
The Forward recently published a list of the 125 most influential American Jews since its launch in 1897. Readers provided feedback on who they felt should h...
12 Jan 2023
Forward 1 in 5 Americans think Jews 'have too much power,' new ADL survey finds 12 Jan 2023
A new survey from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reveals that a significant portion of Americans perpetuate anti-Semitic beliefs. The survey found that a m...
12 Jan 2023
Forward Josh Shapiro to be sworn in as Pennsylvania governor on Bible that survived Tree of Life attack 12 Jan 2023
Josh Shapiro, the governor-elect of Pennsylvania, will be sworn in using a Hebrew Bible that survived the tragic Tree of Life synagogue shooting in 2018, whe...
12 Jan 2023
Forward Why the decision to shut down a Jewish play in Florida borders on obscenity 11 Jan 2023
The recent decision by school authorities in Jacksonville, Florida, to cancel a high school production of Paula Vogel's play "Indecent" is ironic. The play i...
11 Jan 2023
Forward What’s the funniest Jewish tweet? This Orthodox comedy troupe aims to find out. 10 Jan 2023
The Vaad HaBadchanim, an Orthodox Jewish comedy troupe, organizes an annual Twitter competition to find the funniest "frum" tweet, celebrating insider Jewish...
10 Jan 2023
Forward I'm a Jew of color. Stop conflating us with Hebrew Israelites 10 Jan 2023
This article discusses the conflation of Jews of color with the Hebrew Israelite movement, specifically the more radical and antisemitic factions of the move...
10 Jan 2023
Forward What do you do when you lose to George Santos? Ask Robert Zimmerman 9 Jan 2023
Protesters gathered outside the district office of Rep. George Santos in Queens, demanding his resignation amidst investigations into fabricating details of ...
9 Jan 2023
Forward Here are the prominent antisemites who have been reinstated on Twitter (that we know of) 6 Jan 2023
Following Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, numerous accounts belonging to prominent antisemites and white supremacists have been reinstated on the platfor...
6 Jan 2023
Forward How a Black and Jewish punk band defied South African apartheid — and how it came undone 6 Jan 2023
National Wake, a Black and Jewish punk band formed in South Africa during the late 1970s, defied apartheid by bringing together Black and white musicians who...
6 Jan 2023
Forward After Pope Benedict's death, who will claim his legacy? 5 Jan 2023
After Pope Benedict XVI's death, there is a debate among Catholics about his legacy. Traditionalist Catholics, known as tradcaths, are claiming his legacy by...
5 Jan 2023
Forward George Santos' fake 'Jew-ish' story is not the most troubling lie he told 5 Jan 2023
This article discusses the controversy surrounding George Santos, a politician who lied about his Jewish heritage and claimed that his grandparents were Holo...
5 Jan 2023
Forward My friends won’t take a COVID-19 test before seeing me. Should I drop them? 5 Jan 2023
A reader writes to The Forward's advice column, "Bintel," seeking guidance on how to handle a situation where their friends declined to take a rapid COVID-19...
5 Jan 2023
Forward Fresh water could be in extremely short supply in Israel in just a few decades, study says 4 Jan 2023
A new study warns that Israel could face a severe shortage of fresh water in the coming decades due to population growth. The study predicts that by 2065, Is...
4 Jan 2023
Forward My German aunt died in the Holocaust. A Munich high school made sure she was never forgotten 4 Jan 2023
A Munich high school, the Luisengymnasium, recently held a memorial ceremony honoring 20 Jewish young women who were students at the school during the Holoca...
4 Jan 2023
Forward So, how was Pope Benedict's record on Jews anyway? 4 Jan 2023
Pope Benedict XVI's record on Jews is contentious. He joined the Hitler Youth and served in the Nazi military, although it is unclear if his membership was v...
4 Jan 2023
Forward Leonard Cohen's Yiddish song 29 Dec 2022
This article discusses Leonard Cohen's performance of a Yiddish folk song during his European tour in 1976. The song, titled "Az der rebe zingt" (When the Re...
29 Dec 2022
Forward Why was 2022 the year TV turned really, really Jewish?  29 Dec 2022
In 2022, there seemed to be a noticeable increase in Jewish representation on TV, with shows exploring Jewish themes and culture in more depth. This shift is...
29 Dec 2022
Forward Cheers on TikTok for a woman who tried to tear down antisemitic signs in Iowa 29 Dec 2022
A video of a woman attempting to tear down antisemitic signs from a fence in Iowa went viral on TikTok, garnering support from online viewers. The police int...
29 Dec 2022
Forward What does it mean to be 'Jew-ish'? How the term went from warm inside joke to national flashpoint 28 Dec 2022
The term "Jew-ish" has been in the spotlight recently, with public figures like George Santos and Kanye West using it to claim an identity that they aren't a...
28 Dec 2022
Forward Here's what I learned counseling Hasidic special needs children 27 Dec 2022
In this personal essay, the author recounts their experience working as a psychologist for intellectually and emotionally challenged Hasidic children in a Ha...
27 Dec 2022
Forward Document reveals Santos boasted of being 'proud American Jew' during campaign 27 Dec 2022
Congressman-elect George Santos of New York, a Republican, is facing controversy after allegedly lying about his Jewish heritage and fabricating details of h...
27 Dec 2022
Forward George Santos maintains Jewish heritage claim even as he admits to lying about resume 27 Dec 2022
George Santos, the congressman-elect whose resume and personal story has been discredited, maintains that he identifies as "Jew-ish" despite evidence showing...
27 Dec 2022
Forward He created the most Jewish of superheroes — but how Jewish was he really? 26 Dec 2022
Stan Lee, the co-creator of the Marvel Universe and creator of iconic superheroes like Spider-Man and the Hulk, was born to Jewish immigrants from Romania. W...
26 Dec 2022
Forward Yiddish Chinese restaurant video is shared in China — with Mandarin subtitles 25 Dec 2022
A Yiddish video clip about Jewish diners in a Chinese restaurant on Christmas has been released with Mandarin subtitles and shared on the Chinese video platf...
25 Dec 2022
Forward Christmas is a beloved holiday. Could it also contribute to rising antisemitism? 24 Dec 2022
The Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations (CCJR) has expressed concern about the possibility that certain Christian rhetoric during the Christmas ...
24 Dec 2022
Forward Panettone, the Christmas cake, is having a moment — and a Jewish chef has carved off a big slice 23 Dec 2022
Israeli-American Jewish chef, Roy Shvartzapel, is credited with revolutionizing panettone, the Italian Christmas cake, in the United States through his busin...
23 Dec 2022
Forward Would you have dinner with these 125 American Jews? 23 Dec 2022
The Forward, a Jewish publication, celebrates its 125th anniversary by creating a fictional Shabbat dinner with 125 influential American Jews from 1897 to 20...
23 Dec 2022
Forward A US soldier sent home bones from Dachau. They've just been buried in a Jewish cemetery 23 Dec 2022
The unidentified remains of at least one victim from Dachau, the Nazi concentration camp, were recently buried in a Jewish family's plot in Washington, D.C. ...
23 Dec 2022
Forward Eating Chinese meant proving that the shtetl had been left behind 23 Dec 2022
The article explores the cultural link between American Jews and Chinese food, particularly the tradition of eating Chinese food on Christmas. The researcher...
23 Dec 2022
Forward Introducing the Forward 125: The American Jews who shaped our world 23 Dec 2022
The Forward has released its list of the 125 most influential American Jews from 1897-2022 as part of its 125th anniversary celebration. The list includes a ...
23 Dec 2022
Forward It’s buyer’s remorse for these Jews who love their Teslas but are disgusted with Elon Musk 22 Dec 2022
Some Jewish Tesla owners are regretting their purchases due to Elon Musk's erratic social media behavior and insensitivity towards the impact on Jews. Since ...
22 Dec 2022
Forward Searching for Jewish Sicily, I returned with two Hanukkah recipes 22 Dec 2022
The author recounts a trip to Sicily in search of the Jewish history of the region. Despite initial skepticism from locals, they uncover evidence of a once-t...
22 Dec 2022
Forward Fear of Christmas 22 Dec 2022
The article explores the fear and traditions surrounding Christmas among Jews. In the early 20th century, Jewish immigrants adopted Christmas as an American ...
22 Dec 2022
Forward Zelenskyy, ‘modern-day Maccabee,’ invokes candle-lit Christmas in speech to Congress 22 Dec 2022
In a poignant address to the U.S. Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a Jewish leader, invoked themes of resilience reminiscent of the Hanukka...
22 Dec 2022
Forward Why a Christmas Day gift-giving caravan is ‘the most Jewish thing’ Chicago-area residents can do 21 Dec 2022
On Christmas Day, Tamar Manasseh, a Jewish woman from Chicago, organizes a gift-giving caravan to distribute toys to children and families in poor neighborho...
21 Dec 2022
Forward Congressman-elect George Santos lied about grandparents fleeing anti-Jewish persecution during WWII 21 Dec 2022
Congressman-elect George Santos' claim of having Jewish grandparents who fled Europe during World War II appears to be untrue, according to genealogy website...
21 Dec 2022
Forward VIDEO: Funny skit of Jewish customers at a Chinese restaurant on Christmas 21 Dec 2022
In this funny skit by YidLife Crisis, Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion comically depict the Jewish tradition of eating at a Chinese restaurant on Christmas. The ...
21 Dec 2022
Forward Phoenix Suns' new owner played for his hometown Maccabi team 20 Dec 2022
Mat Ishbia, a mortgage-lending entrepreneur, who played basketball for his hometown Maccabi team, has purchased the Phoenix Suns for $4 billion, including th...
20 Dec 2022
Forward GW clears student activist and club of wrongdoing in ‘F— Zionists’ postering 19 Dec 2022
George Washington University has cleared the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter and its leader of any wrongdoing in an incident where anti-Zioni...
19 Dec 2022
Forward At 89, Cormac McCarthy has created his first Jewish characters — not that it matters 19 Dec 2022
In his latest novels, "The Passenger" and "Stella Maris," Cormac McCarthy introduces his first Jewish characters, Bobby and Alicia Western. While the plot is...
19 Dec 2022
Forward Artist Nidaa Badwan escaped repression in Gaza. Now she’s taking on Iran. 16 Dec 2022
Nidaa Badwan, an artist who escaped repression in Gaza and now lives in Italy, is creating a sculpture inspired by the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman ki...
16 Dec 2022
Forward It’s a new year. Can we please talk about antisemitism in a new way? 16 Dec 2022
In this article, the author argues for a new approach to measuring and understanding antisemitism in America. The author suggests that instead of solely focu...
16 Dec 2022
Forward Iran is a Jewish issue. Why is the community silent? 16 Dec 2022
The author expresses disappointment in the silence of the American Jewish community regarding the ongoing protests and human rights violations in Iran. They ...
16 Dec 2022
Forward NY appeals court agrees Yeshiva University must recognize LGBTQ club 15 Dec 2022
A New York appeals court has affirmed a ruling that Yeshiva University must recognize the YU Pride Alliance, an LGBTQ student club, stating that the universi...
15 Dec 2022
Forward Jewish institutions should divest billions in fossil fuels, new report says 15 Dec 2022
A new report from environmental group Dayenu urges Jewish institutions in the U.S. to divest billions of dollars from the fossil fuel industry. The report es...
15 Dec 2022
Forward How the sesame seed became the most Jewish of all ingredients 15 Dec 2022
The article explores the significance of sesame seeds in Jewish culinary history. It traces the origins of the phrase "open sesame" to the Hebrew word sisma,...
15 Dec 2022
Forward Six great Yiddish Hanukkah recordings 15 Dec 2022
As Hanukkah approaches, the article suggests creating a festive atmosphere by using attractive candles and listening to traditional Yiddish Hanukkah music. T...
15 Dec 2022