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I'm a Zionist. I support Palestinian rights. My campus has no space for people who believe in peace
24 Jan
As a left-wing Zionist at Boston University, Oliver Zinn feels alienated by both pro-Israel and anti-Zionist peers on campus who see the Israeli-Palestinian ...
24 Jan
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Long before Trump's second-hand Nobel, a laureate sought to curry favor with Nazis by regifting a prize
24 Jan
The article explores the historical precedent of individuals attempting to curry favor with political power by regifting Nobel prizes, focusing on Norwegian ...
24 Jan
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Oct. 7 spurred this secular private school in Manhattan to start holding an annual Shabbat gathering
23 Jan
In response to heightened antisemitism following an attack on Israel in 2023, a secular private school in Manhattan, the Town School, initiated an annual Sha...
23 Jan
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Trump’s antisemitism envoy rebukes European rabbi, drawing praise from Elon Musk
23 Jan
A recent public disagreement between Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun highlights broader tensions surrounding the sources of rising antisem...
23 Jan
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Rabbi among dozens arrested in faith leaders’ anti-ICE protest in Minnesota
23 Jan
Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman, along with dozens of interfaith leaders, participated in a peaceful protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at th...
23 Jan
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How I learned to laugh at neo-Nazis
23 Jan
Mira Fox critiques the repetitive genre of Jewish films that focus on grave warnings about Nazism and antisemitism, arguing that they often become tiresome a...
23 Jan
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‘The Pitt’ tackled the trauma of the Tree of Life attack. Here's how survivors of the synagogue shooting reacted to the episode.
23 Jan
The HBO Max series, "The Pitt," addresses the ongoing trauma of the Tree of Life synagogue massacre in a recent episode, focusing on its impact years later r...
23 Jan
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Yiddish film ‘I Have Sinned’ captures pre-war Polish Jewry
23 Jan
The 1936 Yiddish film "Al Khet" ("I Have Sinned"), now digitally restored, offers a rare glimpse into pre-war Polish Jewry, despite its storytelling and tech...
23 Jan
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OneTable reimagines Shabbat dinner program amid safety concerns, layoffs and budget crisis
23 Jan
Facing financial challenges and evolving social dynamics, OneTable, a nonprofit known for funding Shabbat dinners, is undergoing significant changes under ne...
23 Jan
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Resignations shake art gallery after it rejects Jewish pro-Palestinian activist's work over antisemitism claims
23 Jan
The Art Gallery of Ontario recently faced a significant internal crisis over the decision not to acquire works by Jewish photographer and pro-Palestinian act...
23 Jan
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Why Josh Shapiro’s memoir could complicate a presidential run
23 Jan
Josh Shapiro's memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," defies the typical narrative crafted for political ambition by highlighting parts of his record that might ...
23 Jan
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Can Mamdani stop NYC's Jewish comptroller from purchasing millions in Israel Bonds for the city?
22 Jan
Amidst tensions between New York City's political leaders, the city's Jewish comptroller, Mark Levine, and the newly elected mayor, Mamdani, are at odds over...
22 Jan
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Why the Forward has launched a Yiddish podcast
22 Jan
In response to the cultural isolation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Forward launched a Yiddish podcast entitled "Yiddish With Rukhl," spearheaded by ...
22 Jan
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Why New York's Sephardic Jews are more Zionist — and more wary of Mamdani — than their Ashkenazi neighbors
22 Jan
In New York City, the Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communities are more Zionist and skeptical of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policies than their Ashkenazi counter...
22 Jan
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She thought she knew her mother. Then she learned about the concentration camp
22 Jan
Marisa Fox's journey in understanding her mother Tamar Fromer-Fox's hidden past reveals a powerful, unspoken history. Tamar, originally named Alta, concealed...
22 Jan
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Suspects arrested for painting swastikas on Brooklyn playground two days in a row
22 Jan
Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn are experiencing distress following antisemitic vandalism at Gravesend Park in Borough Park, where numerous swastikas...
22 Jan
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Longtime dean of Ziegler School retiring as Conservative seminary plots new course
22 Jan
Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson's retirement marks a significant transition for the Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies in Los Angeles, which he helped shape in...
22 Jan
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Julie Menin wants to be a bridge in the Mamdani era
21 Jan
Julie Menin, the newly-elected Jewish Speaker of the New York City Council, aims to be a unifying force amid rising tensions, particularly surrounding issues...
21 Jan
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How an ‘all-American boy’ became a Mississippi synagogue arson suspect
21 Jan
Stephen Spencer Pittman's sudden shift from a typical all-American teen to an arson suspect has puzzled his community and investigators. Pittman, once an hon...
21 Jan
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Is the 'Board of Peace' just another Trump scam, or a real move toward Middle East peace?
21 Jan
Dan Perry critically examines Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace," involving figures like Benjamin Netanyahu and possibly Vladimir Putin. The initiative...
21 Jan
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Penn calls Trump administration demand for list of Jewish employees ‘disturbing and unconstitutional’
21 Jan
In an ongoing legal dispute, the University of Pennsylvania has condemned a federal subpoena by the Trump administration demanding the contact information of...
21 Jan
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How a Persian Jewish immigrant became the rodeo king of California
21 Jan
David Halimi, a Persian Jewish immigrant, has carved out a unique American success story in Chico, California, as a rodeo producer and entrepreneur. Arriving...
21 Jan
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Mourner’s Kaddish for Bondi Beach victims recited in Australian parliament as tougher hate crime laws pass
20 Jan
Following a deadly attack during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach that left 15 people dead, Australian parliamentarian Mark Dreyfus delivered a...
20 Jan
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An activist criticized Miami Beach’s Jewish mayor on Facebook — then police came knocking
20 Jan
Raquel Pacheco, a local activist in Miami Beach, faced police questioning after critiquing Jewish Mayor Steven Meiner on Facebook for actions perceived as an...
20 Jan
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How the push to unionize at Breads Bakery became a debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
20 Jan
The attempt to unionize at Breads Bakery, an Israeli-owned business, has transformed into a contentious issue intertwined with Israeli-Palestinian politics. ...
20 Jan
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A Jewish lawyer sued Henry Ford and changed how we think about hate speech
20 Jan
Aaron Sapiro, a Jewish lawyer and labor leader, made history by suing Henry Ford for libel in a case that became America's first modern hate speech trial. Sa...
20 Jan
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How 'a bundle of letters' became a cornerstone of life advice for American Jews
20 Jan
A Bintel Brief, the advice column from the Yiddish-language newspaper Der Forverts (The Forward), celebrates its 120th anniversary as a significant element o...
20 Jan
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How Trump's first year back in office destabilized our country — and our Jewish community
20 Jan
Donald Trump's first year back in office has deeply shaken the American Jewish community, mirroring the broader instability in the United States. His adminis...
20 Jan
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His mother is Israeli, his father is Palestinian. His life? Complicated.
19 Jan
"In Between" is a one-man autobiographical show by Ibrahim Miari, exploring his complex identity as a person born to a Palestinian-Muslim father and a Jewish...
19 Jan
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There's a vicious antisemitic precedent for Trump's demonization of Renée Nicole Good
19 Jan
Emily Tamkin analyzes the Trump administration's unfounded efforts to link the shooting of Rene Nicole Good to George Soros, drawing parallels to antisemitic...
19 Jan
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Judd Apatow on why Mel Brooks' influence 'will last as long as our jokes'
19 Jan
Mel Brooks, at 99, remains a seminal figure in comedy, with his influence extending well beyond his jokes into cultural and social commentary. Featuring in a...
19 Jan
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I was in a high school production of ‘Anne Frank’ — today in Minnesota, I feel her fear more than ever
19 Jan
Jared Zeigler reflects on the current tense climate in Minneapolis by drawing parallels to his experience as a high school actor in "The Diary of Anne Frank....
19 Jan
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Black and Jewish people were allies once. Can they be again?
19 Jan
With increasing antisemitism and hate crimes targeting African Americans, the Rekindle Fellowship and initiatives like the Exodus Leadership Forum are revivi...
19 Jan
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Why is AIPAC targeting Trump’s ICE funding?
18 Jan
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is facing criticism for airing an attack ad against former Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski, who is runnin...
18 Jan
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The Jewish women who kept Confederate graves from disappearing
18 Jan
The article delves into the historical efforts of Jewish women in Richmond, Virginia, who in 1866 established the Hebrew Ladies Memorial Association to care ...
18 Jan
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How the Israeli police’s first trans volunteer fought bigotry on the force
18 Jan
"The First Lady" documentary provides an intimate portrayal of Efrat Tilma, the first trans volunteer with Israel's police department. Through a mix of archi...
18 Jan
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The mysterious case of Barbra Streisand and the missing half-pound of Zabar's sturgeon
17 Jan
In a whimsical tale blending celebrity intrigue and culinary delights, Len Berk, the Forward's "lox columnist," recounts a charming encounter with Barbra Str...
17 Jan
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Nick Fuentes says his problem with Trump ‘is that he is not Hitler’
16 Jan
Nick Fuentes, a notorious far-right figure and avowed antisemite, has criticized Donald Trump for not being extreme enough, asserting his admiration for Hitl...
16 Jan
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Larry Ellison once renamed a superyacht because its name spelled backwards was ‘I’m a Nazi’
16 Jan
Larry Ellison, the Jewish founder of Oracle and a significant pro-Israel donor, once encountered an antisemitic snafu with a superyacht he purchased. Origina...
16 Jan
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Amid raids, vitriol and violence, the great replacement theory rears its head in Minneapolis
16 Jan
In Minneapolis, a crowdfunding effort for a controversial ICE agent, who killed a local resident, has highlighted the resurgence of antisemitic rhetoric tied...
16 Jan
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How Alvin Ailey’s 'Revelations' evokes Yom Kippur for me
16 Jan
Olivia Haynie explores the parallels between Alvin Ailey's renowned dance work "Revelations" and the Jewish observance of Yom Kippur. Despite the overt Chris...
16 Jan
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How the chicken man of Crown Heights became a Hasidic St. Francis of Assisi
16 Jan
Daniel Yeroshalmi, a 21-year-old member of Chabad in Crown Heights, embodies a modern-day Francis of Assisi through his unique urban homestead just 300 feet ...
16 Jan
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NYC’s first Jewish City Council leader could govern as a check on Mamdani. Here’s her plan to fight antisemitism
16 Jan
Julie Menin, New York City's first Jewish City Council Speaker, has launched a plan to address antisemitism through a comprehensive proposal that includes le...
16 Jan
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The Department of Labor told us to embrace 'Americanism.' What's that?
16 Jan
The article explores the ambiguous term 'Americanism,' which historically has lacked a clear definition and been co-opted by various groups from U.S. foundin...
16 Jan
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The ADL’s turn away from civil rights was years in the making — Oct. 7 accelerated it
15 Jan
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), traditionally a stalwart in American civil rights advocacy, has shifted its focus to primarily addressing antisemitism, esp...
15 Jan
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What Jackson, Mississippi's only synagogue means to its city — in the wake of arson, and beyond
15 Jan
Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, has a history of resilience and community involvement dating back to its founding in 1875. Despite being ta...
15 Jan
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Enjoy the Yiddish Book Center’s exhibit on your phone
15 Jan
The Yiddish Book Center has made its permanent exhibit, "Yiddish: A Global Culture, Virtual Exhibit," available online, showcasing a rich array of Yiddish cu...
15 Jan
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A Yale student returns to class, with a Jewish question (and answer) about why she's there
15 Jan
Mia Rose Kohn, a cartoonist and Yale junior, reflects on the Jewish perspective of education in the inaugural piece of her graphic column for the Forward. Th...
15 Jan
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He works at a Holocaust museum by day. How’d he end up in 'Marty Supreme'?
15 Jan
Isaac Simon, a Holocaust museum employee turned accidental actor, landed a role in the Oscar-nominated film "Marty Supreme" after being scouted at a baseball...
15 Jan
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Trump's new Gaza plan marks a radical break from Israeli policy — can it succeed?
14 Jan
In a pivotal shift, Trump's Gaza plan marks a significant departure from traditional Israeli policy by promoting the return of the Palestinian Authority (PA)...
14 Jan