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Forward What would Donald do? Here’s what we know about how Trump would handle Israel and Gaza 1 Mar 2024
Former US President Donald Trump's approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly in contrast to President Biden's handling, is a topic of discussion as...
1 Mar 2024
Forward Once a last resort, Title VI antisemitism complaints are now the ‘Wild West’ for Jews on campus 1 Mar 2024
Title VI complaints related to antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses have surged, with the Department of Education opening 74 cases since October 7. Orig...
1 Mar 2024
Forward After more than 100 Gazans died trying to access food, will the world finally address their starvation? 29 Feb 2024
The article discusses the tragic situation in Gaza where over 100 people have died while seeking food aid. It highlights how Israel's actions in restricting ...
29 Feb 2024
Forward Demoted, deleted, and denied: There’s more than just shadowbanning on Instagram 29 Feb 2024
Instagram has been accused of suppressing content related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, leading to posts being deleted or demoted without clear explanations....
29 Feb 2024
Forward This Supreme Court case might allow Nazis to operate freely on social media 29 Feb 2024
The Supreme Court is considering two cases, Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, involving laws in Texas and Florida that restrict social media platfo...
29 Feb 2024
Forward A Girl Scout troop skipped selling cookies to raise money for Palestinian kids — and got in trouble 29 Feb 2024
An all-Muslim Girl Scout troop in St. Louis faced backlash for choosing to raise money for injured Palestinian children instead of selling cookies. Troop 149...
29 Feb 2024
Forward Writers beware: Reading this journalist's reflections on life may cause extreme jealousy 29 Feb 2024
Calvin Trillin, a prolific writer known for his humor columns, political poetry, and journalism pieces, recently released his book "The Lede: Dispatches From...
29 Feb 2024
Forward Palestinian gunman kills 2 Israelis in attack on West Bank gas station 29 Feb 2024
A recent attack at a West Bank gas station carried out by a Palestinian gunman, suspected to be a Palestinian police officer, resulted in the deaths of two I...
29 Feb 2024
Forward One third of Americans are reluctant to vote for a pro-Israel politician, ADL survey finds 29 Feb 2024
A survey by the Anti-Defamation League found that over a third of Americans are hesitant to support a pro-Israel politician, while about one fifth are uncomf...
29 Feb 2024
Forward How a Jewish playwright's internal Israel-Palestine debate became a Russian doll of Trojan horses 29 Feb 2024
Itamar Moses, following his Tony Award-winning musical "The Bands Visit," has two new plays premiering in New York: "Dead Outlaw" and "The Ally" at The Publi...
29 Feb 2024
Forward UC Berkeley police begin criminal probe of anti-Israel protest that turned violent 29 Feb 2024
UC Berkeley's police department has launched a criminal investigation into a violent protest by anti-Israel demonstrators that led to the cancellation of an ...
29 Feb 2024
Forward Dozens die in Gaza aid stampede as war-induced humanitarian crisis worsens 29 Feb 2024
Dozens of Palestinians died in a stampede during an aid distribution in Gaza City, with many injured, including some reportedly shot by IDF soldiers. The inc...
29 Feb 2024
Forward In the wake of an antisemitism lawsuit, Barnard bans messaging on dorm doors 29 Feb 2024
Barnard College has implemented a ban on messaging on dorm doors following a lawsuit over antisemitism. The decision comes amidst tensions related to the Isr...
29 Feb 2024
Forward Richard Lewis’ life was not 'from hell' 28 Feb 2024
Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, known for popularizing the phrase "___ from hell," passed away at the age of 76 after battling health issues. He struggled ...
28 Feb 2024
Forward Five things not to ask a Jew of color 28 Feb 2024
The article discusses five questions that should be avoided when interacting with Jews of color to prevent uncomfortable or invasive conversations. These que...
28 Feb 2024
Forward Deborah Lipstadt urges New York Jews to ‘bring the joy’ of Judaism despite increased antisemitism 28 Feb 2024
Deborah Lipstadt, the State Department's antisemitism envoy, has noticed a rise in antisemitism, particularly in New York City, following global events. She ...
28 Feb 2024
Forward Author has ‘The Soul of Judaism’ — and the DNA to prove it 28 Feb 2024
Bruce Haynes, author of "The Soul of Judaism," discovered through a DNA analysis that he has Jewish ancestry, specifically linked to Louis Altheimer, who had...
28 Feb 2024
Forward I tried to return a damaged book to Amazon. Instead, I got lambasted for living in Israel 28 Feb 2024
A customer in Tel Aviv tried to return a damaged book to Amazon, but was met with a customer service representative who claimed they only saw Palestine on th...
28 Feb 2024
Forward 'You can't hide': Jewish student leader targeted at University of California multicultural center 28 Feb 2024
The University of California Santa Barbara's multicultural center was recently targeted with signs condemning Zionism and specifically naming the Jewish stud...
28 Feb 2024
Forward Groups working to support Israeli hostages and their families awarded 2024 ‘Jewish Nobel’ 28 Feb 2024
The 2024 Genesis Prize, known as the Jewish Nobel, was awarded to groups supporting Israelis held hostage in Gaza, including the Hostages and Missing Familie...
28 Feb 2024
Forward The actual best questions to ask people you disagree with on Israel 28 Feb 2024
In a response to Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove's suggestions for talking about Israel with those holding different views, Diane Shane Fruchtman critiques the assumpt...
28 Feb 2024
Forward ‘We know time is running out’: Meet the Israeli filmmakers working to free the hostages 28 Feb 2024
Israeli filmmakers Dani Schoffman, Ruth Berdah-Canet, and Barak Rivkind are working pro bono for Israel's Hostage and Missing Families Forum to create compel...
28 Feb 2024
Forward Chinese actor from popular ‘Boonie Bears’ kids show under fire after antisemitic social media posts 28 Feb 2024
Chinese actor Zhang Bingjun, known for voicing a character in the popular children's cartoon Boonie Bears, faced backlash for making antisemitic remarks on s...
28 Feb 2024
Forward The secret Jewish history of Leap Year 28 Feb 2024
The article discusses the significance of Leap Year in both the secular Gregorian and Hebrew calendars, highlighting how intercalation is used to align fixed...
28 Feb 2024
Forward ‘I’m screaming for help’: Jewish students face violence at UC Berkeley Israel talk 28 Feb 2024
Jewish students at UC Berkeley faced violence as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a lecture by an Israeli attorney and IDF reservist, resulting in injuri...
28 Feb 2024
Forward How the war in Gaza impacted Michigan's primary — and what that portends for the general election 28 Feb 2024
In Michigan's presidential primary, a significant protest vote of over 13% of Democrats marked themselves as uncommitted to express frustration with Presiden...
28 Feb 2024
Forward In ‘The Ally,’ Josh Radnor is one Jew with five opinions 28 Feb 2024
Itamar Moses' play, "The Ally," delves into the complexities of Israel, social justice, and activism on an American college campus. The protagonist, Asaf, gr...
28 Feb 2024
Forward Jenni Asher is set to become first ordained Black woman cantor 28 Feb 2024
Jenni Asher, a talented violinist who converted to Judaism, is set to become the first ordained Black American woman cantor in the United States. Asher's jou...
28 Feb 2024
Forward Feds open antisemitism investigation at a Maryland school district after a conservative activist’s complaint 27 Feb 2024
The Department of Education has launched an antisemitism investigation at a Maryland school district following a complaint by a conservative activist, Justin...
27 Feb 2024
Forward Aaron Lansky, who rescued 1.5 million Yiddish books and founded the Yiddish Book Center, is retiring 27 Feb 2024
Aaron Lansky, founder of the Yiddish Book Center, is retiring after rescuing 1.5 million Yiddish books and helping revitalize Yiddish language, literature, a...
27 Feb 2024
Forward For thousands of Israeli soldiers wounded in Gaza, a long journey to recovery of body and mind 27 Feb 2024
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October, nearly 6,000 Israeli soldiers have been injured, with a projected total possibly reaching 20,000 by the e...
27 Feb 2024
Forward 'A Jewish woman, a widow, a damn good painter and a little too independent' — reclaiming Lee Krasner's legacy 27 Feb 2024
Lee Krasner, a talented artist in her own right, often overshadowed by her husband, Jackson Pollock, is being reevaluated in the art world. Despite her instr...
27 Feb 2024
Forward Biden is preparing to defy Israel in wartime — something no president has done since Eisenhower 27 Feb 2024
President Joe Biden has historically supported Israel but is now proposing a resolution that goes against Israel's war aims, potentially defying Israel publi...
27 Feb 2024
Forward Amid turmoil over antisemitism and a decline in donations, Harvard mulls a bond sale 27 Feb 2024
Harvard University, facing a decline in donations due to its handling of antisemitism issues on campus, is considering a $1.65 billion bond sale despite high...
27 Feb 2024
Forward Palestinian novelist imprisoned for terrorism is shortlisted for prestigious literary award 27 Feb 2024
Palestinian novelist Basim Khandaji, who is currently serving a life sentence in an Israeli prison for his involvement in a terrorist attack, has been shortl...
27 Feb 2024
Forward Jon Stewart unveils his plan for Palestinian-Israeli peace 27 Feb 2024
Jon Stewart recently discussed the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on The Daily Show, proposing three plans for peace, including a NATO-type agreement called Mi...
27 Feb 2024
Forward Ruth Fein, ‘absolute giant of the Boston Jewish community,’ dies at 96 27 Feb 2024
Ruth Fein, a pioneering figure in the Boston Jewish community, passed away at the age of 96. She made significant contributions as the first woman chair of B...
27 Feb 2024
Forward Father of lone soldier killed in Jerusalem stabbing attack running for Georgia state Senate 27 Feb 2024
David Lubin, the father of Rose Lubin, an Israeli soldier killed in a Jerusalem stabbing attack in 2023, is running for Georgia State Senate. He decided to c...
27 Feb 2024
Forward Charlie Biton, co-founder of Israeli Black Panthers and first Israeli to meet Arafat, dies at 76 27 Feb 2024
Charlie Biton, co-founder of the Israeli Black Panthers and a prominent activist in Israel, passed away at the age of 76. Biton, a Mizrahi Jew born in Morocc...
27 Feb 2024
Forward Outside the Israel Embassy, tears for the ‘martyr’ who set himself on fire there 27 Feb 2024
Aaron Bushnell, a U.S. Air Force airman, tragically self-immolated in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C. as a protest against Israel's military ...
27 Feb 2024
Forward Biden says Israel-Hamas ceasefire could happen within week 27 Feb 2024
President Joe Biden expressed optimism during a visit to New York City that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas could be finalized within the next...
27 Feb 2024
Forward Jewish frontman of heavy metal band Disturbed raises $29K for private security for Matisyahu after pro-Palestinian protests 27 Feb 2024
David Draiman, the Jewish frontman of heavy metal band Disturbed, raised over $29,000 through a fundraiser to provide private security for Matisyahu, the Jew...
27 Feb 2024
Forward Holocaust education bill fails in Washington State after debate over Jewish refugees, genocide and the Gaza war 27 Feb 2024
A bill in Washington State proposing Holocaust education in schools failed after debate over references to Israel's war with Hamas. The bill aimed to build o...
27 Feb 2024
Forward ADL to honor Jared Kushner for Israel work, calling it ‘pivotal’ for hostage negotiations 26 Feb 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) plans to honor Jared Kushner for his diplomatic efforts regarding Israel, particularly highlighting his work on the Abraham ...
26 Feb 2024
Forward Biden is assured victory in Michigan primary, but the state’s large Arab American population wants to send a warning 26 Feb 2024
President Joe Biden is expected to win the Michigan primary, but the state's large Arab American population is sending a warning by considering a protest vot...
26 Feb 2024
Forward Why did the co-chair of Harvard’s antisemitism task force resign? 26 Feb 2024
Harvard Business School professor Raffaella Sadun resigned from the university's antisemitism task force after just five weeks, reportedly due to frustration...
26 Feb 2024
Forward In a Romeo-and-Juliet musical set in WWII Shanghai, Chinese and Jewish refugees are star-crossed lovers 26 Feb 2024
Set during WWII in Shanghai, "migr" is a Romeo-and-Juliet musical that explores the love story of a Chinese woman and a Jewish man against the backdrop of Je...
26 Feb 2024
Forward Jewish philanthropist donates $1 billion to Bronx med school, eliminating all future tuition 26 Feb 2024
Jewish philanthropist Dr. Ruth Gottesman has made a historic $1 billion donation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, making the school tuiti...
26 Feb 2024
Forward In a viral video interview, Libs of TikTok founder endorses an antisemitic conspiracy theory 26 Feb 2024
Chaya Raichik, the founder of Libs of TikTok, a right-wing social media channel, gained a viral following by targeting liberal communities and individuals. I...
26 Feb 2024
Forward Civil liberties group threatens to sue Columbia over suspension of pro-Palestinian groups 26 Feb 2024
The New York Civil Liberties Union is threatening to sue Columbia University over the suspension of two student groups, Students for Justice in Palestine and...
26 Feb 2024