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Forward Biden: Israel will get ‘everything it needs’ to fight Hamas; Gaza war is ‘not genocide’ 21 May 2024
President Joe Biden assured a Jewish gathering that the U.S. will provide Israel with necessary support to combat Hamas, rejecting claims of genocide against...
21 May 2024
Forward Royce White, right-wing podcaster who has criticized ‘the Jewish elite,’ wins Minnesota GOP’s Senate endorsement 21 May 2024
Royce White, a former NBA player turned right-wing podcaster, secured the Minnesota GOP's Senate endorsement despite his history of employing conspiratorial ...
21 May 2024
Forward Ivan Boesky, financier whose downfall led to a Jewish communal reckoning, dies at 82 20 May 2024
Ivan Boesky, a prominent Jewish financier involved in illegal insider trading in the 1980s, passed away at 87. Boesky's misconduct caused a stir in the Jewis...
20 May 2024
Forward Jewish president of Northwestern, under fire for making deal with protesters, is next to take hot seat in Congress 20 May 2024
Northwestern University President Michael Schill, a Jewish leader, faced backlash from both pro-Palestinian protesters and Jewish nonprofits, including the A...
20 May 2024
Forward At Duke, pro-Israel Jewish students go 'on the offense' 20 May 2024
Pro-Israel Jewish students at Duke University have not faced the same level of protests seen at other campuses, allowing them to focus on proactive initiativ...
20 May 2024
Forward Paintings, Judaica and history collide at Tobi Kahn’s Eldridge Street exhibition 20 May 2024
Artist Tobi Kahn's exhibition "Memory & Inheritance" at the Museum at Eldridge Street in New York City blends paintings, Judaica, and history, reflecting a s...
20 May 2024
Forward Trying to arrest Netanyahu could actually make him more powerful 20 May 2024
The International Criminal Court prosecutor's decision to seek an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gall...
20 May 2024
Forward AOC pushes New York bill to penalize charities backing Israeli settlements 20 May 2024
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is backing a bill in New York that aims to penalize charities supporting Israeli settlements, citing human rights concerns in t...
20 May 2024
Forward Claire Messud did not realize she was writing such a prescient novel 20 May 2024
Claire Messud's latest novel, "This Strange Eventful History," delves into a fictionalized account of her family's diaspora from Algeria to various corners o...
20 May 2024
Forward France would like to believe that an antisemitic arson attack was an aberration — history says otherwise 20 May 2024
The recent antisemitic arson attack at a synagogue in Rouen, France, carried out by an Algerian citizen, has reignited concerns about rising antisemitism in ...
20 May 2024
Forward International Criminal Court prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders 20 May 2024
The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallan...
20 May 2024
Forward NYC deputy mayor charges Washington Post with antisemitism 18 May 2024
A deputy mayor of NYC accused the Washington Post of antisemitism for a story about wealthy Jews organizing to advocate for Israel and urging the mayor to ad...
18 May 2024
Forward Queens College has been a model of Muslim-Jewish cooperation. Can it stay that way after Oct. 7? 17 May 2024
Queens College in New York has been a positive model of Muslim-Jewish cooperation, with the MSA and Hillel fostering relationships among students despite dif...
17 May 2024
Forward Whose art is it anyway? Inside the cultural battle between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters 17 May 2024
The article delves into the intersection of art and politics in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict. It discusses how art can be interpreted differe...
17 May 2024
Forward How a pair of visionary Jews found a link between Jewish and Native American cultures 17 May 2024
Jerome Rothenberg, a renowned poet with Jewish roots, collaborated with composer Charlie Morrow for nearly 60 years, intertwining their Jewish and Indigenous...
17 May 2024
Forward Anti-Zionism forced us to withdraw from Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 17 May 2024
The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College has seen a significant number of students expressing anti-Zionist views, causing distress and departure for some stu...
17 May 2024
Forward Could a Jewish voter surge threaten Jamaal Bowman’s reelection? 17 May 2024
A local Orthodox group named Westchester Unites is working to influence the reelection bid of Rep. Jamaal Bowman by encouraging Jewish voters in the district...
17 May 2024
Forward I was expelled from Columbia for my activism in '68. Here's what student activists need to focus on next 16 May 2024
Nicholas Freudenberg reflects on his activism at Columbia University in 1968 and offers advice to current student activists. He emphasizes the importance of ...
16 May 2024
Forward EXCLUSIVE: NYC mayor’s top Jewish adviser to depart City Hall 16 May 2024
Joel Eisdorfer, a senior adviser and top Jewish aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is set to leave City Hall to spend more time with his family, though he will co...
16 May 2024
Forward He's named after his grandfather Alfred Dreyfus (not that one) 16 May 2024
Alfred Dreyfus Samuelson, named after his grandfather rather than the famous Alfred Dreyfus wrongly accused in the Dreyfus Affair, left his business card at ...
16 May 2024
Forward As a young Zionist, I used to think anti-Zionist Jews hated being Jewish. Then I lived with them 16 May 2024
The author, a young Zionist, initially believed that anti-Zionist Jews disliked being Jewish, but her perspective changed when she lived in a Jewish student ...
16 May 2024
Forward How Judaism mattered to Sigmund Freud — and why Freud mattered to Jews 16 May 2024
"Sigmund Freud's relationship with Judaism and how he was embraced by Jewish admirers are explored in Naomi Seidman's book 'Translating the Jewish Freud.' Sh...
16 May 2024
Forward A high-quality Soviet Yiddish literary magazine is being digitized 16 May 2024
Every issue of the Yiddish literary magazine Sovetish heymland, which ran from 1961 to 1991, is currently being digitized for the first time in history by an...
16 May 2024
Forward A Yiddish word I never expected to see on a license plate 16 May 2024
A Jewish woman in Oakland is surprised to see the Yiddish word "doikayt" on a license plate, symbolizing the ideology of Jews thriving wherever they are, opp...
16 May 2024
Forward A Yiddish word I never expected to see on a license plate 16 May 2024
The writer's encounter with a license plate bearing the Yiddish word "doikayt" prompts a reflection on the concept originating from the Jewish Labor Bund, em...
16 May 2024
Forward CUNY college cancels Hillel Yom HaZikaron event due to protests 15 May 2024
In May 2024, a City University of New York (CUNY) college canceled Hillel events marking Israel's Memorial and Independence Days due to security concerns ami...
15 May 2024
Forward ‘We are strong’: Outpouring of solidarity following vandalism at New York kosher restaurant 15 May 2024
After a kosher restaurant, Rothschild TLV, on the Upper East Side was vandalized, the Jewish community showed solidarity, with Ramaz students praying at the ...
15 May 2024
Forward Young Jews are fleeing Jewish institutions: Here's how to keep them 15 May 2024
Young Jews are increasingly distancing themselves from Jewish institutions due to conflicts surrounding Zionism and Israel. While some express anti-Zionist o...
15 May 2024
Forward My coworker never combs her hair. How do I tell her she’s hurting her credibility? 15 May 2024
The article discusses a reader's dilemma about a coworker who never combs her hair, impacting her credibility. The advice given highlights the inappropriaten...
15 May 2024
Forward From legendary photographer Ralph Gibson, a brand-new lens on Israel 15 May 2024
Ralph Gibson, a renowned photographer, delves into the multifaceted culture of Israel through his exhibit "Sacred Land," showcasing a blend of black and whit...
15 May 2024
Forward The Gaza War is neither a genocide nor a mission — it’s Revisionist Zionism in action 15 May 2024
The article discusses the ongoing Gaza war and challenges the prevailing narratives on both sides, rejecting the characterization of the conflict as either g...
15 May 2024
Forward Drive-by shooter of two LA Jewish men to plead guilty to hate crimes 15 May 2024
Jaime Tran, a mentally ill individual, has agreed to plead guilty to federal hate crimes after shooting two Jewish men in Los Angeles following their synagog...
15 May 2024
Forward The University of Florida calls itself a haven for Jews. For some students, it doesn’t always feel that way. 14 May 2024
The University of Florida, known for its large Jewish student population, has seen tensions arise as pro-Palestinian protests have led to concerns of antisem...
14 May 2024
Forward The 1964 Venice Biennale was a landmark in art history — was it rigged? 14 May 2024
In 1964, the U.S. sought to combat Communism by making a significant impact at the Venice Biennale, the prestigious art exhibition. Led by Alan Solomon and L...
14 May 2024
Forward Colleges take down encampments — with cops or concessions 14 May 2024
As spring semesters conclude, pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses are being dismantled, either through agreements between protesters and administ...
14 May 2024
Forward How my story about Nazi-looted art inspired an opera by one of America's greatest composers 14 May 2024
A series of articles by Howard Reich published in the Chicago Tribune more than two decades ago about Nazi-looted art has inspired an opera titled "Before It...
14 May 2024
Forward Subdued and defiant: An Israeli Independence Day like no other 14 May 2024
Israel marked its subdued 76th Independence Day amid increased isolation and weariness, with canceled traditional festivities and ongoing domestic and intern...
14 May 2024
Forward ‘No one’s allowed to talk to me’: At UW-Madison, trying — and failing — to talk about Israel 13 May 2024
At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, tensions have escalated between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel student activists, particularly evident at a recent pr...
13 May 2024
Forward How a utopian Eurovision became a microcosm of a world divided over Israel and Gaza 13 May 2024
During the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024, Israel's participation became a focal point of protests, reflecting a deep global divide over Israel and Gaza. Th...
13 May 2024
Forward Critics say poster depicting Harvard’s Jewish president as a devil was antisemitic 13 May 2024
A poster at a pro-Palestinian encampment at Harvard depicting the university's Jewish interim president as a devil was criticized as antisemitic, leading to ...
13 May 2024
Forward This Yom Ha’atzmaut, we need the humility to question Israel’s future 13 May 2024
On Yom Haatzmaut, the celebration of Israeli Independence Day, a Religious Zionist columnist reflects on his traditional beliefs and the challenges facing Is...
13 May 2024
Forward New poll: 13% of voters who switched support from Biden cite his Gaza policy 13 May 2024
A recent poll conducted in battleground states indicated that approximately 13% of voters who had previously supported President Joe Biden but are now withdr...
13 May 2024
Forward The Bob Ross of the Borscht Belt is finally getting a New York City show 13 May 2024
Morris Katz, known as the "Bob Ross of the Borscht Belt," was a unique and prolific artist who painted quickly using unconventional methods. While he was a w...
13 May 2024
Forward Sen. Chris Coons defends Biden on Rafah bombs ban: Reagan withheld aid ‘repeatedly' 12 May 2024
Senator Chris Coons defended President Joe Biden's warning to withhold offensive weapons from Israel if they launch a full-scale assault on Rafah. Coons cite...
12 May 2024
Forward Despite deep divides over Gaza, a Jewish leader seeks allies in defense of democracy 12 May 2024
Amy Spitalnick, the CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, is leading efforts to build alliances in defense of democracy amidst deep divides, especial...
12 May 2024
Forward Israel's Eden Golan places fifth at the Eurovision Song Contest 11 May 2024
Eden Golan represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, placing fifth with the song "Hurricane" amid mixed reactions from the audience. The winner...
11 May 2024
Forward Nathan Thrall won the Pulitzer because he writes with "feelings, and not with ink" 10 May 2024
Nathan Thrall, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, wrote the book "A Day in the Life of Abed Salama," which offers a nuanced perspective on Palestinians living ...
10 May 2024
Forward At Washington University, 2 Jewish seniors differ on Israel, but share a sense of loss 10 May 2024
At Washington University, two Jewish seniors, Emma Platt and Lila Steinbach, both with deep Jewish backgrounds, shared a sense of loss amidst campus tensions...
10 May 2024
Forward 'Solidarity had morphed into a nightmare': A journalist goes inside the encampment at the University of British Columbia 10 May 2024
Journalist Hadani Ditmars reflects on her visit to a Gaza solidarity encampment at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, encountering a mix of act...
10 May 2024
Forward State Department: Israel likely violated international law but still eligible for US military aid 10 May 2024
The State Department released a report acknowledging that Israel likely violated international law in Gaza, pointing out incidents inconsistent with humanita...
10 May 2024