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Forward This Jewish artist hadn't painted in more than 5 decades. Then came Oct. 7. 22 May
Sid Klein, a Jewish artist who abandoned his craft for over five decades, returned to painting after the traumatic events of Oct. 7, when Hamas attacks deepl...
22 May
Forward How can I explain to my 93-year-old mother why it suddenly seems ok to hate Jews? 22 May
As societal norms shift, Peter Himmelman explores why antisemitism appears to be increasingly normalized in modern discourse, highlighting his 93-year-old mo...
22 May
Forward The bizarre antisemitic book that taught me to better understand Judaism 22 May
Talya Zax reflects on a 1934 book titled "Twelve Jews" by Hector Bolitho, which she found on a pub bookshelf in England. The collection, intending to defend ...
22 May
Forward For Bob Dylan's 85th birthday, an 85-minute playlist 22 May
Nobel Prize-winning musician Bob Dylan turns 85, and in celebration, a curated 85-minute playlist has been created to honor his musical legacy. This playlist...
22 May
Forward Don't dismiss Israel's most rage-baiting minister as fringe 22 May
As Israel approaches another election, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is becoming a central figure, embodying a shift within the Israeli right th...
22 May
Forward The Black Jewish experience, and Black-Jewish relations, take center stage on Fifth Avenue 21 May
Temple Emanu-El of Manhattan is embarking on a five-year initiative titled "Shared Histories, Shared Futures," focusing on Black-Jewish relations, particular...
21 May
Forward Despite what (Ashkenazi) tradition says, not everyone eats dairy on Shavuot 21 May
Shavuot is traditionally associated with dairy foods, especially among Ashkenazi Jews. However, this article explores how not all Jewish communities have thi...
21 May
Forward ‘It’s the Jews’: San Diego mosque shooters decried ‘the universal enemy’ in hate-filled manifesto 21 May
A tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego resulted in the deaths of three individuals, carried out by two teenage gunmen who later committed suici...
21 May
Forward Rep. Dan Goldman urges ‘no’ vote on proposed Brooklyn Israel boycott, warning of antisemitism 21 May
Rep. Dan Goldman of New York is addressing a proposed boycott of Israeli products at Brooklyn's Park Slope Food Coop, calling for members to vote against the...
21 May
Forward The Park Slope Food Coop is fighting over another BDS resolution — and this time it may finally pass 20 May
The Park Slope Food Coop, a community-led grocery in Brooklyn, faces internal upheaval over a proposed resolution to engage in a boycott of Israeli products ...
20 May
Forward Arkansas whites-only community sued by woman with Jewish ancestry 20 May
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Return to the Land, a whites-only community in Arkansas, for alleged discriminatory housing practices. Michelle Walk...
20 May
Forward Netanyahu is facing electoral catastrophe — and could place Israel in existential peril 20 May
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a severe electoral crisis and potential governance challenges as public dissatisfaction grows over unreso...
20 May
Forward What does a swastika mean? 20 May
Arno Rosenfeld's article delves into the complex symbolism of the swastika, exploring its association with Nazism, white supremacy, and antisemitism, as well...
20 May
Forward In celebration of David Attenborough's 100th birthday, a very Jewish song 20 May
During the celebration of David Attenborough's 100th birthday at the Royal Albert Hall, his recitation of the song "What a Wonderful World" highlighted the s...
20 May
Forward With AOC backing and anti-Israel message, Chris Rabb vies for open House seat in Philadelphia 20 May
Chris Rabb, a progressive state lawmaker from Philadelphia, is running in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's Third Congressional District, bringing a ...
20 May
Forward Interviews with Holocaust survivors reveal the richness of Yiddish 20 May
The creation of the Corpus of Spoken Yiddish in Europe (CSYE) has made historical Yiddish dialects accessible by utilizing over 200 Holocaust survivor interv...
20 May
Forward The San Diego imam defended Oct. 7. His mosque still deserves our help 19 May
In the wake of a tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Jewish leaders were correct in expressing sympathy and support despite past controversia...
19 May
Forward An op-ed compared an NBA team to Israel as underdog success stories. Then the threats poured in. 19 May
An op-ed analogy likening Israel’s historical underdog turn-around to the success of the Oklahoma City Thunder led to its author's vilification. Published by...
19 May
Forward In 'Waiting for Godot,' the tragedy and comedy of the Jewish experience 19 May
Robert Zaretsky explores how Samuel Beckett's iconic play "Waiting for Godot" reflects the Jewish experience through its themes of waiting, desolation, and r...
19 May
Forward Rep. Jared Moskowitz becomes latest Jewish lawmaker to reveal antisemitic threats 19 May
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Jewish lawmaker from Florida, has recently shared the alarming rise in antisemitic threats he's encountered, marking a broader trend ...
19 May
Forward Jewish groups denounce fatal shooting at San Diego mosque, say it proves need for security funding 19 May
Following a tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Jewish groups have expressed their condemnation and called for increased federal security fun...
19 May
Forward Mamdani’s first Jewish Heritage event reveals a narrowed circle 19 May
New York City's Jewish American Heritage Month reception at Gracie Mansion highlighted tensions between Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration and the broader...
19 May
Forward The Israeli song that almost won Eurovision was about far more than the breakup of a love affair 19 May
Noam Bettan, Israel's Eurovision 2026 candidate, captured the audience with a poignant trilingual song "Michelle," sung in Hebrew, French, and English. Celeb...
19 May
Forward Israeli flag attack ad prompts antisemitism charge in PA state race — yet boosts the Jewish candidate 18 May
A Pennsylvania state senate race has been stirred by a campaign mailer attacking Bradley Merkl-Gump, a Jewish candidate, with allegations of being tied to an...
18 May
Forward Stacey Bosworth selected as the Forward’s next Vice President of Development 18 May
Stacey Bosworth has been appointed as the Forward's Vice President of Development, starting June 1, 2026. With a robust background in philanthropy, she trans...
18 May
Forward On a new Israeli TV show, the secret lives of Orthodox Jewish atheists 18 May
The Israeli TV show "Behasture," also known as "Ambiguity," explores the hidden lives of Orthodox Jewish atheists, often referred to as "anusim." Set during ...
18 May
Forward Mamdani Nakba Day video prompts pushback from Jewish leaders amid rising tensions 18 May
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked controversy within the Jewish community by sharing a video commemorating Nakba Day, which remembers the Palestinia...
18 May
Forward Molly Crabapple’s book is well researched but ideologically biased 17 May
Molly Crabapple's book, "Here Where We Live Is Our Country," presents an engaging history of the Jewish Labor Bund, underscoring its 130-year legacy through ...
17 May
Forward At Trump’s Christian revival on the National Mall, one rabbi made a Jewish case for America 17 May
At a Christian revival dubbed Rededicate 250 on the National Mall, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, the sole Jewish speaker, made a compelling case for America's exce...
17 May
Forward California judge says Kars4Kids misled donors by omitting Orthodox Jewish mission from ads 17 May
A recent California Superior Court ruling mandates Kars4Kids, a Jewish car-donation charity, to disclose its funding focus on Orthodox Jewish programs in its...
17 May
Forward At Eurovision, Israel's near triumph shows the limits of tolerance 17 May
The article delves into the complexities of Israel's participation in the politically charged atmosphere of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Vienna. Despi...
17 May
Forward It looks like a kaffiyeh, but this pro-Israel influencer wants you to wear a sudra 17 May
Rudy Rochman, a pro-Israel influencer, is on a mission to revive the sudra, a traditional Middle Eastern Jewish garment, as a symbol of Jewish identity and p...
17 May
Forward Piers Morgan is what's wrong with media coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — and I can't stop watching him 16 May
In a column by Rob Eshman, Piers Morgan's show "Piers Morgan Uncensored" is critiqued for its approach to discussing contentious issues such as the Israeli-P...
16 May
Forward The Jewish secret to affordable eyewear that isn't so secret anymore 15 May
Minzers Optical, a Jewish-owned eyewear business in Brooklyn, has expanded beyond its initial ultra-Orthodox Jewish clientele to serve a diverse array of cus...
15 May
Forward The profound internal contradiction that could spell doom for Hillel 15 May
Hillel International, the primary Jewish student organization at many colleges across the U.S., faces a core contradiction that could threaten its sustainabi...
15 May
Forward When the 92nd Street Y was a hub for Black innovation in dance 15 May
This article highlights the 92nd Street Y's unexpected role as a hub for Black innovation in dance, particularly during the mid-20th century. Originally foun...
15 May
Forward He may be country music royalty, but his heart belongs to Leonard Cohen 15 May
Rodney Crowell, a Grammy-winning country music artist, has revealed his deep admiration for the Jewish-Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen through his n...
15 May
Forward Amid Jerusalem's Flag March, police remove activists aiding Palestinians 15 May
During Jerusalem Day celebrations, left-wing activists attempting to shield Palestinian residents in the Old City were forcibly removed by Israeli police. Th...
15 May
Forward I run The Jewish Theological Seminary. Here's the real story about President Isaac Herzog speaking at our commencement 14 May
Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz of The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) clarifies misconceptions about Israeli President Isaac Herzog's role as their commen...
14 May
Forward Outrage over Nicholas Kristof's op-ed on sexual assault of Palestinians is missing the point 14 May
Emily Tamkin addresses the heated backlash over Nicholas Kristof's New York Times op-ed alleging widespread sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palesti...
14 May
Forward Why do some people think Mike Lawler is Jewish? 14 May
Rep. Mike Lawler, a non-Jewish Republican from New York, has been mistaken for Jewish due to his close ties with Jewish communities and vocal support for Isr...
14 May
Forward At the Venice Biennale, protests, self-mutilation and rage against Israel and Russia. Is anyone left to talk about the art? 14 May
The 2026 Venice Biennale sees unprecedented controversy, with the Art Not Genocide Alliance protesting the participation of Israel and Russia amid a wider cl...
14 May
Forward Alex Soros commits $30 million to organizations fighting antisemitism — and its weaponization 14 May
Alex Soros, son of Jewish financier George Soros and head of the Open Society Foundations, announced a $30 million donation to organizations countering antis...
14 May
Forward Israeli singer says he is tuning out 'stop the genocide' chants as he heads into Eurovision final 14 May
Noam Bettan, Israel's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, remains buoyant despite protests during his semi-final performance. Critics ha...
14 May
Forward Kristof column alleging Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners sparks outrage, scrutiny and debate among Jews 14 May
The New York Times published a controversial column by Nicholas Kristof detailing alleged sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli guards, sparking i...
14 May
Forward From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream 14 May
A recent controversy has emerged from claims that Israel trains dogs to sexually assault Palestinian prisoners, an allegation initially dismissed as implausi...
14 May
Forward Rand Paul’s son apologizes after reportedly making antisemitic attack on Rep. Mike Lawler 14 May
Senator Rand Paul's son, William Paul, issued an apology and sought help for his drinking after making antisemitic remarks during an altercation with Rep. Mi...
14 May
Forward Long Island school district pays $125K to settle lawsuit over erased pro-Palestinian student art 13 May
A lawsuit against Half Hollow Hills High School West was settled for $125,000 after a Muslim-American student sued the school district for painting over her ...
13 May
Forward 1912 Yiddish operetta tackles class conflict and women’s rights  13 May
"Khantshe in Amerike," a landmark 1912 Yiddish operetta, returns to the stage, exploring themes such as class conflict, women's rights, and gender fluidity t...
13 May
Forward They texted about Torah and mitzvahs. Feds say they were insider trading 13 May
A complex insider trading network, utilizing Jewish code words, has been unveiled by federal authorities, implicating several individuals including corporate...
13 May