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On the 350th anniversary of Spinoza's death, his radical ideas still resonate today. Spinoza equated God with nature, saw the universe as a rational unfoldin...

Filming at Auschwitz is rarely allowed, with Steven Spielberg even being denied permission to shoot there while making "Schindler's List." The Auschwitz Memo...

In this article, Dr. Carol W. Berman discusses the concept of "kine hara" in Jewish culture, which warns against the evil eye and the negative impact it can ...

Jon Ossoff, the Democratic candidate for a Georgia House seat, has shifted towards center in an attempt to appeal to moderate voters by pledging to oppose in...

Rimon, a gourmet kosher restaurant, is set to open at Tulane University, offering kosher-keeping students and the general public healthy and delicious dishes...

Yossi Alpher discusses the flaws in the Oslo peace process, particularly the mixing of pre-1967 narrative issues and post-1967 territorial issues, which have...

Political analyst Yossi Alpher warns that President Trump's efforts to broker Israeli-Palestinian peace, while commendable, could potentially lead to violenc...

President Trump's decision to delay relocating the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem has sparked complex reactions among pro-Israel Trump sup...

William Shatner expressed frustration over an interview by The Daily Beast where he mentioned not trying to get deported, in response to a question about a p...

This humorous article by the Forward Staff explores the wide-ranging use of the phrase "so amazing" by former President Donald Trump. Triggered by Trump's si...

James Bond, the iconic British secret agent created by Ian Fleming, has a surprising Jewish connection throughout its history. Despite Fleming's occasional u...

At the Minnesota State Fair, Sweet Martha's, a family-owned business, offers kosher warm cookies served in buckets along with cold milk, a surprising find at...

Brad Lander, a New York City Council member and self-described Zionist and feminist, defends activist Linda Sarsour against accusations of anti-Semitism and ...

Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson made a record $5 million donation to President Trump's inauguration committee, the largest contribution ever given for such an...

Judy Blume, renowned author and influential figure in young adult literature, recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Art...

J.B. Pritzker, a Jewish billionaire and Chicago-based business mogul, has officially entered the 2018 Illinois governor's race, joining two other billionaire...

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer faced calls for resignation after stating that Hitler did not use chemical weapons like Sarin gas, causing an outcry ...

The Forward Archives, founded in 1897, contain a wide range of historical material in Yiddish and English. The Forward, a Jewish media organization, has had ...

A children's coloring book in the Netherlands caused outrage as it featured a paint-by-letter drawing of Adolf Hitler making the Nazi salute. The book also i...

Shmura matzo is a type of matzo that is closely supervised from the time the wheat is harvested to ensure it does not come into contact with water before bak...

The article discusses the forgotten tragedy of the pogroms in the Russian Empire between 1917 and 1922, considered by some as a genocide, which resulted in t...

Jewish businessman Jona Rechnitz pleaded guilty to bribing public officials, admitting to providing financial benefits and political contributions in exchang...

The article discusses the upcoming movie "Red Sea Diving Resort," directed by Gideon Raff, which tells the story of Operation Solomon, a covert airlift in 19...

Sebastian Gorka, a top aide to President Trump, has been identified as a member of the far-right Hungarian group Vitzi Rend, associated with Nazi collaborati...

The article explores the lack of Jewish representation among superheroes in film and television despite the significant Jewish influence in creating the supe...

President Trump and Vice President Pence have been working to mend relations with the Jewish community after facing criticism for anti-Semitic undertones dur...

The article investigates Sebastian Gorka, a senior aide in Donald Trump's administration, and his controversial past ties to anti-Semitic and far-right group...

Congregation Bnai Israel in Daly City, California is the only Karaite synagogue in North America, upholding traditions that diverged from Rabbinic Judaism ar...

Covenant Winery, led by Jeff and Jodie Morgan in California, expanded to produce kosher wine in Israel's Golan Heights and Galilee. Their daughter, Zoe, join...

The iron gate with the infamous message "Arbeit macht frei" from the Dachau Nazi camp, which was stolen over two years ago, has been returned and welcomed ba...

"Fun With Hamantaschen" by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic discusses the history and variations of hamantaschen, the traditional triangular cookies eaten d...

Vice President Mike Pence, accompanied by his family, visited the Dachau concentration camp in Germany during his trip for the Munich Security Conference. Pe...

Jews were found to be the most positively perceived religious group in America according to a survey by the Pew Research Center, maintaining their top rankin...

The HBO series "Girls," created by Lena Dunham, remains relevant as it enters its final season, despite its flaws and shifting cultural landscape. Dunham, of...

Gary Cohn, a former Goldman Sachs executive who heads President Trump's National Economic Council, is planning to issue executive orders aimed at weakening f...

Dozens of high school seniors at Cypress Ranch High School in Texas gave a Nazi salute during a class photo shoot after being asked to pose in a funny manner...

The Orthodox Union has recently adopted a policy prohibiting women from serving as clergy in its member congregations across the United States, prohibiting t...

Lyft's Jewish co-founder donated $1 million to the ACLU to fight against President Trump's immigration ban on 7 majority-Muslim countries. The donation was p...

Today may bring troubling news, but amidst it all, let's celebrate the 35th birthday of Daveed Diggs, star of "Hamilton" and a prominent figure in the Jewish...

Many Jewish groups remain hesitant after President Trump emphasized "America First" in his inaugural speech, a phrase historically associated with anti-Semit...

Pastor Robert Jeffress, chosen to speak at Donald Trump's inauguration, drew a comparison between Trump and Nehemiah from the Bible, emphasizing Nehemiah as ...

Art Spiegelman pays tribute to his late friend and collaborator, artist Si Lewen, in a new project titled "Si Lewen's Parade: An Artist's Odyssey." The book ...

Dr. Josef Mengele, infamous for his cruel experiments on prisoners during the Holocaust, now has his remains utilized for teaching medical students at a Braz...

Israeli TV shows have become increasingly popular for binge-watching, offering a range of genres from suspenseful dramas to comedic series. Some noteworthy p...

Italian Jews, in collaboration with IsraAID, have been providing assistance to the homeless victims of the earthquakes in central Italy that occurred in late...

Philosopher Hannah Arendt and scientist Stanley Milgram shed light on the nature of evil in society, arguing that normal, seemingly good people can commit at...

This article presents five easy recipes for satisfying a craving for Chinese food during the Christmas season, including a Chinese-inspired loaf, baked sweet...

The text discusses the author's journey of falling in love with Hanukkah sweaters as a response to the overwhelming presence of Christmas during the holiday ...

Rabbi Philip Graubart reflects on the significant increase in security measures at synagogues since the events of 9/11 and the rise of terrorist threats like...

After a legal battle, a Munich court decided that the art hoard of the late Cornelius Gurlitt, suspected of being stolen by Nazis, will be transferred to Swi...