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0 Politics History

Exclusive: Canada apologizes for honoring another veteran from unit that fought with Nazis

Lev Golinkin in Forward · 4 Oct 2023

The Canadian government has apologized for awarding the prestigious Order of Canada to Peter Savaryn, a Ukrainian immigrant linked to a Nazi unit during World War II, following revelations about Yaroslav Hunka, another veteran of the same unit who was recently honored in Canadian Parliament.

0 Communities Culture

How one trailblazing rabbi is fighting racism in the Reconstructionist movement

Forward · 6 Apr 2022

Rabbi Sandra Lawson is spearheading efforts to tackle racism within the Reconstructionist movement, serving as the inaugural director of racial diversity, equity, and inclusion at Reconstructing Judaism.

0 Literature Culture

Leslie Epstein in Tablet · 14 Jan 2022

Leib Goldkorn, a fictional character created by Leslie Epstein, becomes infatuated with New York Times critic Michiko Kakutani.

0 Art Israel

Why Netanyahu Still Doesn't Take Moshe Safdie's Calls

Forward · 13 Oct 2015

Celebrated architect Moshe Safdie discusses his complex relationship with Israel, reflecting both on his significant contributions to Israeli architecture and on the lack of recognition he feels he receives from his native and emotional homeland.