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Tom Perez, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, reassured Jewish Democrats that the next party platform will affirm a commitment to a two-state...

The New York state legislature passed a hate crimes act as part of the state budget, considering murders based on race or religion as acts of domestic terror...

Sheldon Adelson, known for funding Republican causes, surprised many by committing to pay his 10,000 employees during the pandemic, highlighting the power of...

In 1918 during the influenza epidemic, an ad in Forverts offered dietary advice, suggesting plain foods, more vegetables and fish, and minimal meat consumpti...

In 1918, amidst the influenza epidemic, the Yiddish Forverts published guidance from Rabbi Gavriel Zev Margolis, known as Reb Velvele, on adjusting mourning ...

The text discusses how the media and political elites in America focus on different issues than the general public, as highlighted by the discrepancy between...

In "The unbearable emptiness of being Woody Allen," the article discusses Woody Allen's autobiography, "Apropos of Nothing," highlighting his problematic lan...

Eight major Jewish organizations in the U.S. have formed an emergency pandemic coalition to address the impact of coronavirus on the Jewish community. Led by...

Woody Allen's memoir "Apropos of Nothing," which was initially canceled by Hachette following objections from staff and Allen's children, has been quietly re...

The article discusses the coverage of the Orthodox Jewish community during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the unfair focus on their religious identity wh...

"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth explores a counterhistory where Charles Lindbergh becomes president in 1940, paralleled with real events reported b...

David Simon, known for his work on shows like "The Wire" and "The Deuce," reflects on his adaptation of Philip Roth's novel "The Plot Against America," which...

"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth, both the novel and the subsequent HBO miniseries, explores an alternate history where Charles Lindbergh, a sympath...

The article discusses the author's complex feelings towards Bernie Sanders and his campaign in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. It highlights Sander...

The publication of Woody Allen's memoir "Apropos of Nothing" by Hachette Book Group was canceled after about 75 staff members protested, leading to a spontan...

Joe Biden, a fixture in U.S. politics for over four decades, is seeing increased support from Jewish communities amid his pursuit of the Democratic president...

Rabbi Simcha (Sydney) Green, an 81-year-old from Beverly Hills, is running for city council to advocate for allowing cannabis dispensaries in the city, espec...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding AIPAC's hosting of Serbian President Aleksandar Vui at their annual conference, despite his controversial p...

Mordechai Korf and Uriel Tzvi Laber, prominent philanthropists in the Jewish community of Florida, have donated millions to Jewish nonprofits over the years....

The Yiddish translation of an excerpt from the beloved 'Harry Potter' series was recently featured on Israeli TV, showcasing the rich heritage of the Yiddish...

The article by Molly Boigon reflects on the author's childhood summers filled with activities and the profound impact of Judy Blume's books during that time,...

The author reflects on how Judy Blume's novels, such as "Summer Sisters" and "Forever," shaped her understanding of sex, female friendships, and life transit...

The first edition of the Yiddish translation of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," translated by Arun Viswanath, sold out its entire print run of 1,000...

"Incitement," a film directed by Yaron Zilberman, delves into the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin by Yigal Amir in 1995, portraying Ami...

The recently discovered collection of 361 photographs, including 62 from the Sobibor death camp, sheds light on the complicity of Nazi guards, particularly n...

President Trump's 180-page peace plan for the Middle East includes a proposal to build a 25-mile tunnel connecting the West Bank and Gaza, although specific ...

In this opinion piece, Jodi Rudoren critiques the absence of empathy in President Donald Trump's Israeli-Palestinian peace plan. Reflecting on her experience...

The article discusses how Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, has taken strikingly accomplished portraits of Holocaust survivors and their grandchildre...

The article discusses the upcoming Israeli-Palestinian peace plan by President Trump and how it differs from previous American presidents' proposals. It outl...

The article discusses the significance of drawings created by Jewish individuals imprisoned by the Nazis during the Holocaust, showcased in the exhibit "Rend...

The article discusses the use of the Yiddish word "Oy" in advertisements for the 10th season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." It questions the appropriateness of t...

Photos have emerged showing convicted Nazi war criminal John Demjanjuk at the Sobibor death camp, despite his denial of ever working as a guard there. The im...

Andrea Bernstein's book "American Oligarchs: The Kushners, the Trumps and the Marriage of Money and Power" explores the intricate dynamics of power and corru...

"My Polish Honeymoon" is a French romantic comedy that takes a satirical look at Jewish heritage tourism in post-Holocaust Poland. The film follows a Parisia...

The article tells the love story of Harry Korniarski and Ester Gelman Leichner, whose meeting in New Orleans was facilitated by The Forward, a Yiddish newspa...

Thousands of women and men gathered in Jerusalem for the first public celebration of women's Siyum HaShas, marking the end of a global cycle of daily Talmud ...

Rabbi Refoel Kreuzer in Jerusalem started a program called Midreshet Otot to teach Haredi women Talmud, a rare and controversial practice in Israel. The prog...

Grafton Thomas, accused of stabbing five Hasidic Jews in Monsey, NY, during a Hanukkah party, has been charged with a federal hate crime by the FBI. Despite ...

The article discusses the recent increase in anti-Semitic attacks against Orthodox Jews, particularly in the New York area, highlighting incidents of physica...

Being Jewish on Christmas comes with some unique perks, as highlighted in a list of the "Top 10 Reasons It's Great Being Jewish On Christmas." Jews can enjoy...

The Forward, a digital publication focusing on American Jewish conversation, is dedicated to promoting civil discourse on divisive issues and has introduced ...

The article contrasts the widely criticized film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats" with the lesser-known musical "Shinbone Alley," which featured co...

Mikhl Yashinsky is a versatile and passionate figure in the revival and promotion of Yiddish culture. As an accomplished actor, director, and educator, he ha...

A recent investigation by the New York City Department of Education revealed that out of 28 yeshivas inspected, only two were considered to substantially mee...

The article criticizes Hallmark's Hanukkah movies, "Double Holiday" and "Holiday Date," for portraying Jews as outsiders and not authentically representing J...

Disney Junior's show "Elena of Avalor" introduces a Hanukkah episode focusing on Elena and her family learning about and participating in Jewish traditions t...

At the Israeli-American Council Summit in December 2019, President Donald Trump criticized American Jews who he felt did not show enough support for Israel, ...

Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish, is an endangered language that originated from medieval Spain and incorporates Hebrew, Turkish, Arabic, and other influe...

Rabbi Susan Silverman, sister of comedian Sarah Silverman, officiated Tiffany Haddish's bat mitzvah, a unique event that coincided with Haddish's 40th birthd...

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas intends to republish the book "Exodus from Iraq" by the late Iraqi-Israeli writer Yitzhak Bar Moshe, detailing ...