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Forward 'What Do I Do With All This Heritage?' A new play celebrates Asian Jewish America in all its diversity 10 Jun 2024
"What Do I Do With All This Heritage?" is a new play by The Braid, a Jewish theater company in Los Angeles, celebrating Asian American Jews and their complex...
10 Jun 2024
Forward AOC: ‘Antisemitism is an assault on our values’ 10 Jun 2024
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emphasized in a livestream that antisemitism undermines both American and progressive values, acknowledging that some criticism...
10 Jun 2024
Forward Benny Gantz walked out. Will Netanyahu survive? 10 Jun 2024
Benny Gantz, a key figure in the Israeli war cabinet, has resigned, leading to speculation on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will survive politica...
10 Jun 2024
Forward How designer mezuzah covers and Torah pointers are putting the 'Jew' into 'Jumanji' 10 Jun 2024
Lisa and Chris Van Allsburg have established Forgotten Judaica to revive ceremonial Jewish artifacts after being inspired by synagogue visits in Europe. Thes...
10 Jun 2024
Forward Behind a dramatic election in France, the rise of a new Jewish leader — and also antisemitism 10 Jun 2024
In the recent French election for the European Parliament, the far-right Rassemblement National led by Marine Le Pen won, but the surprising resurgence of th...
10 Jun 2024
Forward With Gantz resignation, Netanyahu loses centrist partner at pivotal moment in the war. Will anything change? 9 Jun 2024
Benny Gantz, a key moderate figure in the Israeli government, resigned, leaving Netanyahu without a centrist partner and potentially leading to early electio...
9 Jun 2024
Forward The hostage rescue is a joyous distraction. A deal is still key 9 Jun 2024
The article discusses the recent IDF rescue of hostages from Hamas captivity and emphasizes the importance of pursuing negotiations to release all hostages, ...
9 Jun 2024
Forward The hostage rescue brought unity to Israel — and underscored a great paradox about the country 9 Jun 2024
A recent hostage rescue in Israel sparked a sense of unity but also highlighted the country's complex challenges. The successful mission, which unfortunately...
9 Jun 2024
Forward 'They are the real men of Israel': My cousin was held captive with hostages who died in Gaza — hear her words 7 Jun 2024
The article tells the story of four elderly male hostages who tragically died while in captivity in Gaza. These men, including Chaim Peri, Amiram Cooper, Yor...
7 Jun 2024
Forward A new 'Hunger Games' book is coming out — and readers think it will be about Gaza 7 Jun 2024
Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games series, is releasing a prequel in 2025 that some readers speculate could be a commentary on the Israel-Hamas conf...
7 Jun 2024
Forward Why are American Jewish institutions ignoring the hostage families? 7 Jun 2024
Israeli hostage families have issued a plea to American Jewish institutions to support their call for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a deal to r...
7 Jun 2024
Forward A century-old Jewish tale of demonic possession — yet one that's just as relevant today 7 Jun 2024
The artistic director at the Arlekin Players Theatre company in Massachusetts is directing a modernized adaptation of the century-old Jewish play "The Dybbuk...
7 Jun 2024
Forward In the campus protests, Jews got outorganized 7 Jun 2024
The text discusses how the pro-Palestine movement has excelled in organizing on college campuses compared to Jewish groups, highlighting the need for liberal...
7 Jun 2024
Forward NAACP alters statement calling for end to weapon shipments to Israel after criticism 7 Jun 2024
The NAACP initially called for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to American weapon shipments to Israel but later revised its statement to specifically target w...
7 Jun 2024
Forward What's behind the wave of antisemitic violence in Canada? 7 Jun 2024
Antisemitic violence in Canada has been on the rise, with Jewish institutions facing vandalism like shootings and arson. Canadian Jews are feeling pressured ...
7 Jun 2024
Forward The NFL rookie with the name Jews cannot say aloud. (Or can they?) 7 Jun 2024
The Indianapolis Colts signed a rookie wide receiver named Adonai Mitchell, prompting a dilemma for Jewish football fans due to the use of a Hebrew name for ...
7 Jun 2024
Forward Claudia Sheinbaum will be North America's first Jewish head of state. What will it take to elect a second? 6 Jun 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum has made history as the first Jewish head of state in North America, becoming the president-elect of Mexico. Despite progress in Latin Amer...
6 Jun 2024
Forward Meta is weighing whether 'from the river to the sea' is hate speech. But will it matter? 6 Jun 2024
Meta's Oversight Board is reconsidering whether the phrase "from the river to the sea" qualifies as hate speech on the platform, sparking a debate due to its...
6 Jun 2024
Forward Israeli civilians will determine Israel's recovery from the war, not its leaders 6 Jun 2024
The article emphasizes that Israeli civilians, not political leaders, are crucial in determining the country's recovery from the ongoing war. Various grassro...
6 Jun 2024
Forward My friend is making antisemitic comments. What should I say? PS: I’m not Jewish 6 Jun 2024
A non-Jewish individual seeks advice on how to address their best friend's increasing antisemitic behavior. Despite both being members of minority groups, th...
6 Jun 2024
Forward Why Hebrew is showing up in unexpected places — and why that matters 6 Jun 2024
The article discusses the increasing appearance of Hebrew in English-language books, highlighting works such as "Unalone" by Jessica Jacobs, "The Safekeep" b...
6 Jun 2024
Forward How blacklisted Hollywood artists joined forces to make a truly subversive film 6 Jun 2024
"The Salt of the Earth," released in 1954, was a groundbreaking film made by blacklisted Hollywood artists, including Jewish individuals like Herbert Biberma...
6 Jun 2024
Forward In the face of authoritarianism, a subversive play forces us to confront our own complicity 6 Jun 2024
"How to Eat an Orange" is a thought-provoking play by Catherine Filloux that delves into the life of artist-activist Claudia Bernardi and her response to atr...
6 Jun 2024
Forward In the face of authoritarianism, a subversive play forces us to confront our own complicity 6 Jun 2024
"How to Eat an Orange" is a thought-provoking play by Catherine Filloux that delves into the story of Argentinean artist-activist Claudia Bernardi. Through a...
6 Jun 2024
Forward Dallas ‘Maus’? Or are the NBA Finals making you see things? 5 Jun 2024
The article discusses how the Dallas Mavericks' jerseys in the NBA playoffs have drawn comparisons to the graphic novel "Maus" by Art Spiegelman due to a vis...
5 Jun 2024
Forward Analysis: It’s not working with Netanyahu. Can Biden find a better Israeli partner for peace? 5 Jun 2024
President Joe Biden is facing challenges working with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to differences in their visions for peace in the region, ...
5 Jun 2024
Forward In Blaze Bernstein murder trial, mother of accused testifies about his troubled childhood 5 Jun 2024
In the Blaze Bernstein murder trial, the mother of the accused, Samuel Woodward, testified about his troubled childhood, detailing his struggles with fitting...
5 Jun 2024
Forward A dream of a utopian Black-Jewish music collaboration is going forward — even after the war in Gaza complicated it 5 Jun 2024
In an effort to counter American bigotry against Blacks and Jews, saxophonist Matthew Levy envisioned the Generate Music project, aiming to bring together Bl...
5 Jun 2024
Forward Is this a Hitler documentary worth watching? 5 Jun 2024
"Hitler and the Nazis" is a six-part documentary series by Joe Berlinger that explores Hitler's rise, the development of the Final Solution, and the aftermat...
5 Jun 2024
Forward How the war nearly tore apart Israel’s only Arab-Jewish women’s choir 5 Jun 2024
The Rana Choir, the only Arab-Jewish women's choir in Israel, has faced significant challenges due to the aftermath of the war and a Hamas attack. Despite th...
5 Jun 2024
Forward Hamas' leaders hold Netanyahu's political future in their hands. The outcome will remake Israel 5 Jun 2024
The article discusses how Hamas' decision regarding President Biden's ceasefire proposal could greatly impact Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pol...
5 Jun 2024
Forward Mexico just elected a Jewish president. What other countries can claim Jewish heads of state? 4 Jun 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as Mexico's first Jewish and first female president, joining a short list of Jewish heads of state worldwide. Other curren...
4 Jun 2024
Forward Nothing about American arms policy toward Israel makes sense 4 Jun 2024
The article discusses the complexities of American arms policy toward Israel, highlighting recent events where Biden temporarily withheld ammunition shipment...
4 Jun 2024
Forward What Netanyahu says when he speaks French — and why it borders on obscenity 4 Jun 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu recently gave an interview in French on TF1, where he compared the Israeli invasion of Gaza to the Allied landing at Normandy, invoking th...
4 Jun 2024
Forward Number of Israeli hostages who have died in captivity rises to 18 4 Jun 2024
The Israel Defense Forces announced that the number of Israeli hostages who have died in captivity, believed to be at least 18, includes recent casualties su...
4 Jun 2024
Forward Should Jews attend a rally against antisemitism hosted by people who try to convert them? 3 Jun 2024
The upcoming rally in Manhattan against antisemitism sponsored by Chosen People Ministries, a group that aims to convert Jews to Christianity, has provoked v...
3 Jun 2024
Forward I'm a Mexican Jew. I wish Claudia Sheinbaum would embrace the complexity of our shared heritage 3 Jun 2024
The article discusses Ben Raab's reflections as a Mexican Jew on the reluctance of Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president and a Jewish woman, to ...
3 Jun 2024
Forward Protesters want a ceasefire. Why won't they speak out in support of Biden's plan for one? 3 Jun 2024
Despite President Biden's proposed ceasefire plan that could provide what protesters want – a ceasefire and the return of Israeli hostages – there has been a...
3 Jun 2024
Forward After 48 hours, protesters at Columbia dismantle encampment — but promise more ‘attacks’ on the university 3 Jun 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University dismantled their encampment after 48 hours but vowed to continue targeting the university until it agrees t...
3 Jun 2024
Forward California woman sentenced for hundreds of phone threats to Tree of Life synagogue 3 Jun 2024
Melanie Harris, a California woman, was sentenced to 32 months in prison for making hundreds of threatening phone calls to the Tree of Life synagogue and its...
3 Jun 2024
Forward All things Jewish in the new Paul Simon film, plus his memories of Queens 3 Jun 2024
"In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon" is a documentary that delves into Paul Simon's life story and his recent album, Seven Psalms, showcasing his re...
3 Jun 2024
Forward Did Elaine May disappear — or is that just another Hollywood myth? 3 Jun 2024
Elaine May, known as one half of the comedic duo Nichols and May, has not disappeared despite efforts to do so. In Carrie Courogen's biography, "Miss May Doe...
3 Jun 2024
Forward Meet the other Bernie Sanders: He’s voting for Trump and thinks his namesake is an antisemite 3 Jun 2024
A 73-year-old man named Bernie Sanders, living in Beit Shemesh, Israel, shares a name with but starkly differs in beliefs from the well-known senator from Ve...
3 Jun 2024
Forward ‘Bring them home’ chants replace usual festive mood at New York’s annual parade for Israel 2 Jun 2024
During New York's annual Israel Parade, the traditional festive atmosphere was replaced by chants of "Bring them home" in a show of solidarity for hostages h...
2 Jun 2024
Forward Protesters rebuild pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia during class reunions 1 Jun 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University have erected a new encampment, Revolt for Rafah, to coincide with alumni reunions, displaying banners deman...
1 Jun 2024
Forward Biden's bold vision: A chance to turn a brutal war into a visionary future 31 May 2024
President Joe Biden delivered a speech addressing the Gaza War, emphasizing the need for a three-stage plan proposed by Israel to end the conflict, return ho...
31 May 2024
Forward A Holocaust museum cut a survivor from its speaker's list — for protesting the war in Gaza 31 May 2024
Holocaust survivor Rene Lichtman, well-known for sharing his experiences, was removed from speaking at a Holocaust museum after protesting Israel's military ...
31 May 2024
Forward 'Furiosa' is an action movie about cars. Why is there so much biblical symbolism? 31 May 2024
"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" introduces biblical symbolism in its narrative, drawing parallels to the story of the Garden of Eden as it follows Furiosa's journe...
31 May 2024
Forward Yes, we can talk to people we disagree with about Israel. Here's how. 31 May 2024
The article discusses the challenges of engaging in conversations about Israel with people who have different viewpoints, highlighting instances of disagreem...
31 May 2024
Forward Wes Anderson meets Franz Kafka in a new streaming series 31 May 2024
The new streaming series "Kafka," available on ChaiFlicks, delves into the life of Jewish Bohemian author Franz Kafka, exploring his relationships, struggles...
31 May 2024