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Forward Donald Trump can run for president — even from jail 31 May 2024
Former President Donald Trump, recently indicted for 34 felony counts, can still run for president in 2024, even if he ends up in jail. This scenario draws p...
31 May 2024
Forward 'What's Kosher?' An Indian-Jewish poet's take on memory, belonging, and her people's delicious history. 31 May 2024
Zilka Joseph, an Indian Jewish poet, explores themes of memory, belonging, and her community's history in her poetry collection, focusing on the Bene Israel ...
31 May 2024
Forward The hugely influential record label that unites Albert Einstein, Bob Dylan and Bernie Sanders lives on 31 May 2024
Folkways Records, founded by Jewish entrepreneur Moses Asch with encouragement from Albert Einstein, was a unique and influential label in the 1940s and 1950...
31 May 2024
Forward We're Israelis who study fascism. This week, our country took a terrifying step toward the abyss 31 May 2024
Israeli scholars and historians, Shira Klein and Lior B. Sternfeld, warn of Israel's rapid descent into fascism as legislation is proposed requiring universi...
31 May 2024
Forward How much more injustice will Trump's Jewish supporters tolerate? 31 May 2024
In light of Donald Trump's felony conviction, Jewish supporters face a moral dilemma regarding prioritizing support for Israel over the rule of law and Ameri...
31 May 2024
Forward Donald Trump, convicted on 34 felony counts, blames George Soros for guilty verdict 30 May 2024
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony charges related to concealing payments made to an adult film star, making him the first U.S. pres...
30 May 2024
Forward Analysis: After hesitating, why did Miriam Adelson just commit more than $100,000 to Trump's campaign? 30 May 2024
Miriam Adelson, wife of the late Sheldon Adelson, who previously remained neutral in the Republican primaries, has pledged over $100 million to support forme...
30 May 2024
Forward Nudniks, nude performers and a Nobel winner have one thing in common — they all love the Marx Brothers 30 May 2024
Marxfest celebrated the legacy of the Marx Brothers with over two dozen events, drawing fans from various locations to honor Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and somet...
30 May 2024
Forward 7 Jewish things about the courthouse where jurors deliberated Donald Trump’s fate 30 May 2024
The Manhattan courthouse where jurors deliberated Donald Trump's case has several Jewish connections. These include Trump's claim that a Soros-backed D.A. in...
30 May 2024
Forward Families of Oct. 7 victims beg for peace. By ignoring them, Israel's government dishonors their loved ones' memories 30 May 2024
Families of victims from the Oct. 7 attack in Israel, including peace activists killed by Hamas, are pleading for peace and condemning the ongoing violence i...
30 May 2024
Forward On the road again — except a lot more Jewish than Jack Kerouac, or T.S. Eliot for that matter 30 May 2024
"Goyhood" is Reuven Fenton's debut novel following the lives of twin brothers David and Marty Belkin from adolescence in New Moab, Georgia to middle age, whe...
30 May 2024
Forward Why is Ken Burns so negative about Yiddish? 30 May 2024
Ken Burns delivered a commencement speech at Brandeis University, urging the power of stories to generate empathy and challenge assumptions, while highlighti...
30 May 2024
Forward Did Labour suspend a candidate for liking a Jon Stewart joke? 30 May 2024
British Labour Party candidate Faiza Shaheen was barred from running for parliament due to liking social media posts, including one linking to an old Jon Ste...
30 May 2024
Forward A rambunctious child is driving Mom nuts. What can she say besides ‘Stop’ and ‘Don’t’? 30 May 2024
A mother seeks advice on how to handle her rambunctious 6-year-old son who yells, doesn't sit still, and displays disruptive behaviors. Suggestions from the ...
30 May 2024
Forward Israel now has its own Strawberry Fields — to honor a hostage whose body was just recovered in Gaza 30 May 2024
The article discusses Uri Alon's connection to Michel Nisenbaum, an employee who was killed by militants in Gaza. Nisenbaum, known for his work on The Salad ...
30 May 2024
Forward Arrest made in pro-Israel violence at UCLA encampment 29 May 2024
An arrest was made at UCLA in connection to an incident of violence at a pro-Palestinian encampment, where a pro-Israel protester, Edan On, allegedly partici...
29 May 2024
Forward My fellow supporters of Israel's war: We must grieve the horrifying deaths of innocent Palestinians in Rafah 29 May 2024
A Jewish columnist reflects on the emotional toll of supporting Israel's war efforts in the face of civilian casualties, particularly in the aftermath of a t...
29 May 2024
Forward 'Somebody’s listening': Jewish Columbia student leverages social media to help refugees flee Gaza 29 May 2024
Jewish Columbia University student Makayla Gubbay has utilized social media to raise funds for refugees in Gaza, notably assisting Sara Suleiman and her fami...
29 May 2024
Forward Viral meme urges 'all eyes on Rafah' — yet it fails to show Rafah at all 29 May 2024
A viral meme advocating for attention on Rafah in the wake of Israeli strikes on a refugee camp near Rafah has sparked discussion online, with many questioni...
29 May 2024
Forward Jamaal Bowman, an increasingly sharp critic of Israel, wins Socialists’ endorsement 29 May 2024
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, known for his increasing criticism of Israel, recently won the endorsement of the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of A...
29 May 2024
Forward Critically acclaimed Israeli film offers great performances, family tension, and nostalgia for an unsavory past 29 May 2024
"Seven Blessings," an Israeli film, delves into the complex family dynamics and cultural tensions within a Moroccan Jewish family, highlighting traditions re...
29 May 2024
Forward What will they say about you when you die? 29 May 2024
Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on the fragility of life and the importance of living with a sense of urgency and purpose in his personal narrative about a life-...
29 May 2024
Forward 2 students at LA Orthodox school accuse staff member of "inappropriate relationship" 29 May 2024
Two students at YULA, an Orthodox Jewish high school in Los Angeles, came forward to report an inappropriate sexual relationship with a female staff member, ...
29 May 2024
Forward How I helped bring the story of Hollywood's Jewish founders to the Academy Museum — where it belongs 28 May 2024
The article discusses the efforts of Sharon Rosen Leib to raise awareness and highlight the significant contributions of Jewish founders in the establishment...
28 May 2024
Forward A hauntingly bizarre musical upends Stephen Sondheim's signature maxim — here, everyone is alone 28 May 2024
Dave Malloy's bold, innovative musical "Three Houses" presented at Signature Theatre explores lockdown-era isolation through a unique interpretation of The T...
28 May 2024
Forward How Franz Kafka can help us understand the history of segregation in America 28 May 2024
Stanley Corngold, a Princeton scholar of German literature, formed an unexpected friendship with Jack Greenberg, a Columbia law professor involved in the lan...
28 May 2024
Forward Will the IDF's 'tragic mistake' in Rafah spell the end of the war? 27 May 2024
The article discusses the recent IDF airstrike in Rafah, Gaza, that resulted in the death of at least 45 civilians, leading to Prime Minister Benjamin Netany...
27 May 2024
Forward What's behind the boom in Holocaust TV? 24 May 2024
The recent surge in Holocaust-themed TV shows reflects a trend in the entertainment industry to tackle weighty subjects for prestige, with a mix of accurate ...
24 May 2024
Forward Why a Harvard rabbi walked off the stage at commencement 24 May 2024
Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi of Chabad at Harvard walked off the stage during the university's commencement after feeling that the ceremony had slandered Israel and ...
24 May 2024
Forward How university presidents have failed us during this turbulent year on campus 24 May 2024
The article discusses the role of university presidents amidst campus turbulence, referencing a story from Haverford College in 1986 and the recent challenge...
24 May 2024
Forward Why a child's first haircut may be Judaism's sweetest ritual 24 May 2024
The article discusses the Jewish ritual of upsherin, where 3-year-old boys receive their first haircut in a ceremony that symbolizes the transition from infa...
24 May 2024
Forward How Kyrie Irving's antisemitism scandal vanished 24 May 2024
Kyrie Irving's brief foray into promoting a documentary with antisemitic content, including Holocaust denial, sparked controversy but has largely faded from ...
24 May 2024
Forward How Kyrie Irving's antisemitism scandal vanished 24 May 2024
Kyrie Irving's promotion of a documentary denying the Holocaust sparked significant controversy but quickly faded, overshadowed by his current basketball suc...
24 May 2024
Forward Young hostage's bubbe has schnitzel waiting for him in the freezer 24 May 2024
Zili Wenkert, an 83-year-old Holocaust survivor in Gedera, Israel, has been deeply distressed since her grandson, Omer Wenkert, was abducted by Hamas in Octo...
24 May 2024
Forward Jewish groups decry Chicago alderman for seeking ‘anti zionist’ pediatrician on Facebook 23 May 2024
Jewish groups in Chicago are criticizing Alderman Rossana Rodriguez for her request for an anti-Zionist pediatrician on her personal Facebook page, with call...
23 May 2024
Forward Unable to enter Israel since Oct. 7, Palestinians in Wadi Fukin have been left without a livelihood 23 May 2024
Since October 7, 150,000 Palestinian laborers have been barred from entering Israel, resulting in a severe economic crisis in the West Bank, particularly fel...
23 May 2024
Forward HIAS was poised to spend $300k on Gaza aid. Internal divisions stopped it 23 May 2024
HIAS, a Jewish organization originally founded to assist Jewish refugees but now a broad humanitarian aid group, faced internal divisions over providing aid ...
23 May 2024
Forward Analysis: The risks and rewards of inviting Netanyahu to address Congress 23 May 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited to address a joint session of Congress, causing a divide among Democrats. While some criticize Net...
23 May 2024
Forward This 94-year-old Holocaust survivor recommended arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders 23 May 2024
94-year-old Holocaust survivor and legal expert Theodor Meron, who has served in various roles including as a judge in U.N. crime tribunals, recommended the ...
23 May 2024
Forward The saga of an Israeli hostage inspires a song of celebration and defiance 23 May 2024
"Rimon's Song" is a poignant musical tribute written by David Brinn in response to the captivity of Rimon Kirsht Buchshtav, taken by Hamas terrorists and rel...
23 May 2024
Forward 'Inside the NBA' was good for the Jews 23 May 2024
The article discusses the impact of TNT's 'Inside the NBA' show, particularly in handling sensitive topics like the controversy involving NBA star Kyrie Irvi...
23 May 2024
Forward ‘This is why you earned an F’: Stefanik grills Northwestern’s Jewish president over campus antisemitism 23 May 2024
Rep. Elise Stefanik grilled Northwestern University's Jewish president, Michael Schill, over the handling of campus antisemitism, which included a deal with ...
23 May 2024
Forward I keep running into my exes at my synagogue. Why can’t they find their own place to pray? 23 May 2024
A Jewish person seeking advice in a column called A Bintel Brief describes running into exes at their synagogue, feeling uncomfortable sharing the space. The...
23 May 2024
Forward It's time for American Jews to recognize a Palestinian state 23 May 2024
The article argues that it's time for American Jews to recognize the State of Palestine to advance the peace process between Israel and Palestinians. The aut...
23 May 2024
Forward Every time Donald Trump has invoked Hitler and the Nazis 22 May 2024
Former President Donald Trump has been linked to Hitler and the Nazis through various incidents and statements since his 2016 campaign. Instances include sha...
22 May 2024
Forward Campus protesters want more than a free Palestine. They want a better America. 22 May 2024
Student protesters at the University of Illinois campus in Chicago are rallying not only for a free Palestine but also for broader issues impacting Americans...
22 May 2024
Forward Opera brings to life the poignant fate of the Great Yiddish Dictionary 22 May 2024
An opera called "The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language" brings to life the story of Yudel Mark and Max Weinreich, who spent 25 years working on a Yidd...
22 May 2024
Forward Minnesota's new tagline, ‘bring ya ass,’ has a biblical precedent 22 May 2024
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has coined a new, slightly NSFW tagline for tourism in Minnesota, "Bring ya ass to Minnesota," after their victo...
22 May 2024
Forward In Nazi-occupied Paris, astute performances and direction elevate melodrama into a soul-stirring film 22 May 2024
Set in Nazi-occupied Paris in 1941, "Farewell, Mr. Haffmann," a French language film directed by Fred Cavay, portrays a morally complex narrative surrounding...
22 May 2024
Forward Poll: Most New Yorkers want to end Gaza conflict but say campus protests crossed line into antisemitism 22 May 2024
A recent poll among New Yorkers revealed that while 72% support the right to peaceful pro-Palestinian protests regarding the Gaza conflict, 70% think these d...
22 May 2024