Israel

0 Language History

How Yiddish became a ‘foreign language’ in Israel

Zach Golden in Forward · 11 Sep 2023

The struggle between Yiddish and Hebrew in Israel reflects the complex dynamics of language politics in Zionist history.

0 Language History

How Yiddish became a ‘foreign language’ in Israel

Zach Golden in Forward · 11 Sep 2023

The struggle between Yiddish and Hebrew in Israel reflects the complex dynamics of language politics in Zionist history.

0 Language History

How Yiddish became a ‘foreign language’ in Israel

Zach Golden in Forward · 11 Sep 2023

The struggle between Yiddish and Hebrew in Israel reflects the complex dynamics of language politics in Zionist history.

0 Sports Antisemitism

Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy beats up online troll who supports Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 19 Aug 2023

Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy, known for embracing his Jewish identity, took on an online troll, Ben, a supporter of Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, in a filmed mixed martial arts fight in Las Vegas.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A dispute over fake IDs led a teen to accuse a 5-star hotel of Holocaust denial — and rope in Drake

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 11 Aug 2023

The Mark Hotel in New York City is embroiled in a legal battle with Theodore Weintraub, a 19-year-old from a wealthy Jewish family, following his allegations of antisemitism and Holocaust denial.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Delaware Congressional candidate Sarah McBride casts herself as a staunch supporter of Israel

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 2 Aug 2023

Delaware state senator Sarah McBride, recognized as the first openly transgender state senator in U.S. history, is running for the state's at-large Congressional seat with a campaign emphasizing her strong support for Israel and solidarity against antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Progressive activist emerges as frontrunner in open Rhode Island House race

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 26 Jul 2023

Aaron Regunberg, a progressive activist with familial ties to both Jewish political figures and Israel, is emerging as a prominent candidate in Rhode Island's Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Citing antisemitism and bigotry, Jewish and Asian Democrats call on Republicans to disinvite RFK Jr. from testifying

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 19 Jul 2023

Democratic leaders, including Jewish and Asian representatives, have urged Republicans to retract an invitation extended to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to testify before Congress.

0 Politics Israel

Trump hosts 150 Orthodox leaders, delivers Israel speech at golf course dinner

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Jul 2023

Former President Donald Trump recently hosted around 150 Orthodox Jewish leaders at his Bedminster golf course, emphasizing his past support for Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Trump hosts 150 Orthodox leaders, delivers Israel speech at golf course dinner

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Jul 2023

Former President Donald Trump recently hosted around 150 Orthodox Jewish leaders at his Bedminster golf course, emphasizing his past support for Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Trump hosts 150 Orthodox leaders, delivers Israel speech at golf course dinner

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Jul 2023

Former President Donald Trump recently hosted around 150 Orthodox Jewish leaders at his Bedminster golf course, emphasizing his past support for Israel.

0 Politics Israel

NY lawmaker intensifies campaign targeting Israeli settlements

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Jun 2023

New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, part of the Democratic Socialists of America, has launched a controversial campaign supporting his proposed bill aimed at penalizing nonprofits that support activities in Israeli settlements.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Inspired by his grandparents' tragic Holocaust story, a director imbues his latest hit film with passion and joy

Stav Ziv in Forward · 8 Jun 2023

Cédric Klapisch's film "Rise" brightly contrasts with darker portrayals like "Black Swan" by focusing on the uplifting power of dance amidst life's challenges.

0 Politics Israel

Rhode Island Democrat looks to parlay high-profile connections towards a seat in Congress

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 7 Jun 2023

Gabe Amo, a newcomer in Rhode Island politics and former Biden White House aide, has entered the race to fill the congressional seat vacated by Rep. David Cicilline.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Elon Musk doesn’t understand George Soros — or Magneto — but he’s great at antisemitism

PJ Grisar in Forward · 16 May 2023

Elon Musk's recent tweet comparing Holocaust survivor George Soros to the X-Men character Magneto has ignited controversy by seemingly drawing from antisemitic tropes.

0 Politics Israel

Biden picked up from where Trump left off to expand Abraham Accords, author claims

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 9 May 2023

In newly revealed details by journalist Barak Ravid, the Biden administration has quietly attempted to build on the Abraham Accords initiated under President Trump, focusing on normalizing Israel's relations with additional countries including Mauritania.

0 Politics Israel

Biden picked up from where Trump left off to expand Abraham Accords, author claims

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 9 May 2023

In newly revealed details by journalist Barak Ravid, the Biden administration has quietly attempted to build on the Abraham Accords initiated under President Trump, focusing on normalizing Israel's relations with additional countries including Mauritania.

0 Politics Israel

In Jerusalem, DeSantis tries to outstump Trump

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Apr 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used a visit to Jerusalem to bolster his profile as a serious contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, positioning himself in contrast to former President Donald Trump.

0 Politics Leadership

Utah Sen. Mike Lee breaks with his party on foreign policy

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 21 Apr 2023

Utah Senator Mike Lee has consistently broken from his Republican colleagues on foreign policy matters, notably opposing extensive U.S. involvement in Ukraine's conflict with Russia.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on view that United States should be a Christian nation

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 3 Apr 2023

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reiterated her stance that the United States should embrace Christian nationalism during an interview on CBS's 60 Minutes.

0 Politics History

Evangelicals love to compare Trump to King David — but just how similar are they?

Mira Fox in Forward · 31 Mar 2023

The article explores the comparison some Evangelicals make between Donald Trump and King David, despite their vastly different characters and contexts.

0 Culture Education

Jeanie Milbauer’s Oneg looks to bring Shabbat to the masses

Tori Bergel in Jewish Insider · 21 Mar 2023

Jeanie Milbauer's venture, Oneg, seeks to make Shabbat observance accessible and meaningful through curated Judaica items and materials.

0 Politics Israel

I was wrong about Israel. I apologized. Then President Carter gave me a lesson in grace

Steve Berman in Forward · 10 Mar 2023

Steve Berman reflects on his past decision to resign from the Carter Center's Board of Councilors in protest of Jimmy Carter's book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid," which he initially viewed as misguided.

0 Politics Israel

I was wrong about Israel. I apologized. Then President Carter gave me a lesson in grace

Steve Berman in Forward · 10 Mar 2023

Steve Berman reflects on his past decision to resign from the Carter Center's Board of Councilors in protest of Jimmy Carter's book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid," which he initially viewed as misguided.

0 Politics Israel

I was wrong about Israel. I apologized. Then President Carter gave me a lesson in grace

Steve Berman in Forward · 10 Mar 2023

Steve Berman reflects on his past decision to resign from the Carter Center's Board of Councilors in protest of Jimmy Carter's book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid," which he initially viewed as misguided.

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