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Forward Actor-Director Rob Reiner dies at 78 15 Dec
Rob Reiner, beloved actor-director known for film classics like "The Princess Bride" and "When Harry Met Sally," tragically passed away at 78 alongside his w...
15 Dec
Forward After Australia shooting, Jewish leaders say Mamdani’s refusal to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ has consequences 14 Dec
The tragic shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, which resulted in at least 15 deaths, has intensified criticism towards New York City Mayor-e...
14 Dec
Forward Bondi Beach attack transforms global Hanukkah celebrations into acts of defiance — with added security 14 Dec
Following a tragic shooting at a Chabad Hanukkah party in Australia, Jewish communities worldwide, led by Chabad emissaries, have turned their Hanukkah celeb...
14 Dec
Forward The call of this Hanukkah moment remains simple and urgent: Light candles everywhere. Even when we're under attack. 14 Dec
In light of a devastating massacre in Sydney targeting Jews, Alon Shalev emphasizes the urgent need to uphold the Hanukkah tradition of publicly lighting men...
14 Dec
Forward Australia shooting terrifies Jews worldwide — and strengthens the case for Israel 14 Dec
A horrific terrorist attack targeting Jews during a Hanukkah party in Sydney has sent shockwaves through Jewish communities worldwide, highlighting the persi...
14 Dec
Forward These are the victims of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration shooting in Sydney 14 Dec
A tragic shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach claimed the lives of 11 individuals, including a local rabbi, a Holocaust survivor, and a...
14 Dec
Forward The 3 responses to the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack that could make Jews safer 14 Dec
In the aftermath of a deadly Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach, Dan Perry examines the broader implications of antisemitic violence and proposes three strategie...
14 Dec
Forward US leaders condemn ‘vile act of antisemitic terror’ after deadly Hanukkah attack in Australia 14 Dec
A deadly antisemitic attack during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney, has claimed at least 15 lives, prompting strong condemnations from U.S. and...
14 Dec
Forward Timeline: How attacks on Jews in Australia have been growing since Oct. 7 14 Dec
Since the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel, antisemitic incidents in Australia have surged dramatically, culminating in a deadly mass shooting at a...
14 Dec
Forward Bondi Beach witnesses, including antisemitism activist, describe grim scene after Hanukkah attack 14 Dec
In a tragic attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, during a Hanukkah celebration on December 14, 2025, perpetrators opened fire, resulting in the death of 11 people,...
14 Dec
Forward I grew up believing Australia was the best place to be Jewish. This Hanukkah shooting forces a reckoning I do not want. 14 Dec
In a poignant reflection, Nomi Kaltmann explores the shifting landscape of Jewish safety and identity in Australia after a tragic shooting at a Hanukkah cele...
14 Dec
Forward The 7 political stories Jews will be watching in 2026 14 Dec
In 2026, the Jewish community will be closely monitoring several major political developments, especially those affecting U.S.-Israel relations and local Jew...
14 Dec
Forward How Eastern Europe's Jews celebrated a merry 'nitl' Christmas 14 Dec
In a fresh exploration of Jewish cultural history, Andrew Silow-Carroll discusses how Yiddish-speaking Jews in Eastern Europe navigated traditions around Chr...
14 Dec
Forward Hanukkah shooting leaves at least 15 dead at Australia's most popular beach 14 Dec
A devastating shooting occurred at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 individuals, including a Chabad ra...
14 Dec
Forward High schoolers’ ‘human swastika’ on football field shakes San Jose Jewish community 12 Dec
An incident at Branham High School in San Jose, California, where students formed a human swastika on the football field, has caused a major uproar in the lo...
12 Dec
Forward Nashville Jewish community center sues Goyim Defense League over alleged campaign of intimidation 12 Dec
The Gordon Jewish Community Center in Nashville has initiated a federal civil rights lawsuit against the neo-Nazi group Goyim Defense League, citing a campai...
12 Dec
Forward Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, beloved Jewish Theological Seminary professor and author, dies at 73 12 Dec
Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, a cherished educator at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) for 35 years, passed away at 73 after battling cancer. His teaching and ...
12 Dec
Forward Trump’s National Security Strategy reveals a painful truth: Israel is newly vulnerable 12 Dec
Dan Perry examines the implications of the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy under President Trump for Israel, highlighting a shift from values-based dipl...
12 Dec
Forward What is the state of American Zionism today, and how did we get here? 12 Dec
Elliot Cosgrove analyzes the current state of American Zionism by reflecting on its historical roots and evolution, amid a backdrop of complex American-Jewis...
12 Dec
Forward We are living in Peak Latke, and I think I know why 12 Dec
In an age readily defined by social media and constant connectivity, the art of making latkes—the traditional Jewish potato pancake—has experienced a renaiss...
12 Dec
Forward In a state with few Jews, how teachers introduce students to Hanukkah 12 Dec
In Montana, where Jewish populations are sparse, the Montana Jewish Project is utilizing Hanukkah curriculum boxes to introduce schoolchildren to the festiva...
12 Dec
Forward Can Jewish tradition help you stay sane when all your bosses are ‘idiots’? 11 Dec
In her final column for Bintel Brief, Beth Harpaz addresses a plea for guidance from someone exasperated with incompetent bosses by drawing on Jewish texts a...
11 Dec
Forward This Hanukkah, my synagogue is illuminating our walls with relics of our Jewish immigrant stories 11 Dec
The Society for the Advancement of Judaism in New York City is launching an exhibition titled "How We Got Here: Honoring Our Immigrant Forebears," showcasing...
11 Dec
Forward Nanny on trial for allegedly poisoning Jewish family in France ‘because they have money’ 11 Dec
The trial of Lela Y., an Algerian nanny accused of poisoning a Jewish family in France, highlights ongoing concerns about antisemitism in the country. Allege...
11 Dec
Forward When roast goose was a Hanukkah delicacy 11 Dec
Roast goose, once a Hanukkah delicacy, played a significant role in Ashkenazi Jewish culinary traditions, particularly among shtetl communities in Eastern Eu...
11 Dec
Forward Surprise, we’re going to Auschwitz! What happens when an influencer stumbles upon a Holocaust memorial 11 Dec
Radhica Isac, a lifestyle influencer, sparked controversy after surprising her boyfriend with a birthday trip to Auschwitz, framed puzzlingly as a romantic g...
11 Dec
Forward Exclusive: Inside Mamdani's meeting with New York rabbis, as Jews remain divided over him 11 Dec
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has been actively engaging with diverse Jewish communities since his election, demonstrating a commitment to inclusi...
11 Dec
Forward How to make quick and easy Sephardi pumpkin patties for Hanukkah 11 Dec
Sephardi pumpkin patties, or bimuelos de kalavasa, provide a delicious and easy addition to Hanukkah celebrations. Highlighting the Sephardic Jews' historica...
11 Dec
Forward Brad Lander launches run for Congress against pro-Israel Jewish incumbent Dan Goldman 10 Dec
Brad Lander, former city comptroller and a Jewish progressive, has announced his congressional campaign against incumbent Dan Goldman in New York's 10th dist...
10 Dec
Forward What happens when you’re the only Jewish family in Oklahoma? 10 Dec
Oklahoma Samovar, a new play by Alice Eve Cohen debuting at La MaMa’s Downstairs Theater, delves into the rarely discussed history of Jewish immigrants in th...
10 Dec
Forward Praise for soccer star Leo Messi in album of Yiddish kids' songs 10 Dec
In "Pantakozak and Other New Yiddish Songs for Kids," Santa Fe-based musician Jordan Wax combines traditional Yiddish culture with modern storytelling and mu...
10 Dec
Forward The part of the Hanukkah story we ignore — and why it matters to converts like me 10 Dec
Hanukkah, typically seen as a festival celebrating Jewish resilience and miracle, carries complex historical undertones of power and conversion that are ofte...
10 Dec
Forward The Jewish left is misplaying its hand — by not focusing enough on Jews 10 Dec
Charlotte Ritz-Jack critiques the Jewish left for not sufficiently addressing the exclusionary practices in Israel that affect not only Palestinians but Jews...
10 Dec
Forward A new bill would ban protests near synagogues, after the Park East protest. Is that legal? 10 Dec
A new bill proposed by New York State Assemblyman Micah Lasher seeks to prohibit protests within 25 feet of houses of worship and reproductive health care cl...
10 Dec
Forward Helen Nash, kosher cookbook author and NYC philanthropist, dies at 89 9 Dec
Helen Nash, a pioneer in modern kosher cooking and noted philanthropist, passed away at 89. Born Helen Englander in Krakow, Poland, Nash survived World War I...
9 Dec
Forward ADL says bots can be tricked into antisemitism — if you feed them a really elaborate prompt 9 Dec
The ADL's recent study highlights the susceptibility of open-source AI models to manipulation into generating antisemitic content. Through elaborate and lead...
9 Dec
Forward How the Forward got a cameo in ‘Marty Supreme’ 9 Dec
In "Marty Supreme," production designer Jack Fisk ingeniously showcased the intersection of history and film by incorporating the historic Forward Building d...
9 Dec
Forward A Hanukkah menorah in the window for eight days? Try an Israeli flag for two years 9 Dec
In response to rising antisemitism, Israeli citizen Elon Rubin prominently displayed an Israeli flag in the window of his Santa Monica bike shop after the Oc...
9 Dec
Forward He used to think Jewish athletes were a punchline; now, he wants to help them get a proper paycheck 9 Dec
Jake Retzlaff's journey from comedic jabs about Jewish athletes to influential participant in Tribe NIL illustrates a changing landscape for Jewish collegiat...
9 Dec
Forward Who is Bruce Blakeman, the ‘Almost Orthodox’ Jew taking on Elise Stefanik in the GOP primary for New York governor? 9 Dec
Bruce Blakeman, the Jewish Nassau County Executive, has announced his candidacy for New York governor, positioning himself as a challenger in the Republican ...
9 Dec
Forward Prominent rabbi and fierce Mamdani critic turns his criticism toward Jews and Israel 9 Dec
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue addressed the American Zionist Movement, critiquing both Israel and U.S. Jews' support for anti-Zionist Mayor-...
9 Dec
Forward Israel faces a most dire threat, and there's only one solution 9 Dec
Dan Perry argues that Israel's most pressing existential threat arises from internal demographic dynamics, particularly concerning Haredi Jewish communities....
9 Dec
Forward Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes admits 'at least 6 million' Jews were killed in Nazi Germany 8 Dec
Nick Fuentes, a prominent right-wing extremist and known Holocaust denier, surprisingly acknowledged on Piers Morgan's talk show that at least 6 million Jews...
8 Dec
Forward Why an exhibit that honors the Oct. 7 hostages still draws crowds in the US, even after their release 8 Dec
The Nova Music Festival Exhibition, a traveling exhibit featuring objects and testimonies from the tragic October 7, 2023, attack on a music festival, contin...
8 Dec
Forward Why small town Jews buried their dead in big cities — and what those journeys reveal today 8 Dec
In smaller American towns during the 19th and early 20th centuries, Jewish families often had to transport their deceased to larger cities to ensure a proper...
8 Dec
Forward Rep. Ilhan Omar says Stephen Miller’s comments on immigrants sound like how ‘Nazis described Jewish people’ 7 Dec
Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, has criticized Stephen Miller, a senior advisor in the Trump administration, likening his comments on immigrants ...
7 Dec
Forward Trump’s new White House ballroom architect is a Jewish immigrant who has advocated for refugees 5 Dec
Shalom Baranes, a renowned Jewish architect and immigrant from Libya, has been chosen to lead the construction of the new East Wing ballroom at the White Hou...
5 Dec
Forward It’s time to reconsider what we know about Jewish birthing rituals 5 Dec
The "First Light: Birth in the Jewish Tradition" exhibition at the Museum at Eldridge Street explores Jewish birthing customs, featuring works by artists lik...
5 Dec
Forward My favorite Christmas scene in literature — and why it makes me feel so Jewish 5 Dec
Talya Zax reflects on how a scene from Louisa May Alcott's lesser-known novel, "Eight Cousins," despite its Christian context, evokes the familial warmth and...
5 Dec
Forward Americans are waking up to right-wing antisemitism. We're still ignoring the root problem 5 Dec
Elad Nehorai discusses how the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. is driven more by a digital network that amplifies the far-right's messages than by individua...
5 Dec