Israel

0 Antisemitism Israel

Anti-Israel Protests Make the Case for Israel

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Tablet · 22 Jul 2014

Recent anti-Israel protests across cities like Paris, Berlin, and London highlight a troubling resurgence of antisemitism, underscoring the necessity of Israel as a refuge for Jews worldwide.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Anti-Israel Protests Make the Case for Israel

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Tablet · 22 Jul 2014

Recent anti-Israel protests across cities like Paris, Berlin, and London highlight a troubling resurgence of antisemitism, underscoring the necessity of Israel as a refuge for Jews worldwide.

0 Communities Politics

Israeli and Palestinian Roommates Find Common Ground — Far From Home

Forward · 10 Jul 2014

In light of escalating violence in Israel, an unexpected friendship has formed between Yehonatan Toker, an Israeli reserve officer, and Hamze Awawdeh, a Palestinian nationalist.

0 Communities Politics

Israeli and Palestinian Roommates Find Common Ground — Far From Home

Forward · 10 Jul 2014

In light of escalating violence in Israel, an unexpected friendship has formed between Yehonatan Toker, an Israeli reserve officer, and Hamze Awawdeh, a Palestinian nationalist.

0 Communities Politics

Israeli and Palestinian Roommates Find Common Ground — Far From Home

Forward · 10 Jul 2014

In light of escalating violence in Israel, an unexpected friendship has formed between Yehonatan Toker, an Israeli reserve officer, and Hamze Awawdeh, a Palestinian nationalist.

0 Art Culture

Introducing the 'Christooza' — Yes, It's a Cross Mezuzah.

Forward · 2 Jul 2014

The "Christooza," a creation by Jewish financial advisor Henry Zabarsky, is a novel combination of Christian and Jewish traditions, merging the cross with the mezuzah.

0 History Israel

Cliffs' Notes on Jabotinsky

Forward · 8 Jun 2014

Vladimir (Zeev) Jabotinsky, a pivotal Zionist leader, was integral to the creation of the Revisionist movement, advocating for a Jewish state on both banks of the Jordan River through military means if needed.

0 Communities Culture

Pope Francis Leaves 'Lord's Prayer' at Western Wall

Forward · 29 May 2014

Pope Francis, during his visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, placed a piece of paper in the crevices bearing the "Lord's Prayer."

0 Music Politics

Leaked: The Rolling Stones’ Tel Aviv Playlist

Jeffrey Salkin in Tablet · 28 Mar 2014

The Rolling Stones are set to defy the BDS movement by performing a concert in Tel Aviv this June, expected to earn them a $4.5 million paycheck.

0 Music Politics

Leaked: The Rolling Stones’ Tel Aviv Playlist

Jeffrey Salkin in Tablet · 28 Mar 2014

The Rolling Stones are set to defy the BDS movement by performing a concert in Tel Aviv this June, expected to earn them a $4.5 million paycheck.

0 Communities Food

An African-Israeli Cafe Grows in Harlem

Forward · 26 Mar 2014

Silvana, an eclectic African-Israeli café in Harlem, stands out with its mezuzah-adorned entrance amid a busy urban setting.

0 Television/Film History

For Author and PBS Host Simon Schama, 'Story of the Jews' Is Personal

Forward · 12 Mar 2014

Historian Simon Schama has created an intimate portrayal of Jewish history in his five-part documentary series, "The Story of the Jews," and its accompanying book.

0 Television/Film History

For Author and PBS Host Simon Schama, 'Story of the Jews' Is Personal

Forward · 12 Mar 2014

Historian Simon Schama has created an intimate portrayal of Jewish history in his five-part documentary series, "The Story of the Jews," and its accompanying book.

0 Politics Israel

Bedouin Policy Earns Rebuke for Israel by U.S.

Forward · 1 Mar 2014

The U.S. State Department's human rights report highlights concerns about Bedouin rights in Israel, specifically focusing on the demolition of Bedouin dwellings as a result of Israeli relocation policies.

0 Holocaust History

Conductor of Israel National Opera Guilty of Nazi Collaboration

Forward · 5 Feb 2014

Seventy-five years ago, the Nazi-controlled newspaper Essener Nationalzeitung referred to President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the "Jewish Pope," mocking his support of Jews and his humanitarian efforts.

0 History Culture

Can Sephardic Jews Go Home Again — 500 Years After the Inquisition?

Josh Nathan-Kazis in Forward · 27 Jan 2014

Following a 2012 announcement by Spain offering citizenship to Sephardic Jews as a gesture of reconciliation for the 1492 expulsion, the offer had not yet materialized by late 2013.

0 Politics Israel

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper Is One of Israel's Strongest Backers — But Why?

Forward · 16 Jan 2014

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is a staunch supporter of Israel, reflecting a significant shift in Canadian foreign policy.

0 Culture Torah

Biblical Baby Names Are Making a Comeback

Forward · 3 Jan 2014

Biblical names are gaining newfound popularity as parents in 2014 turn back to traditional, time-honored names like Caleb, Levi, Naomi, and Ruth.

0 Politics Ethics

Why I Support the Academic Boycott of Israel

Forward · 18 Dec 2013

Eric Cheyfitz, a scholar at Cornell and a member of the American Studies Association, explains his support for the academic boycott of Israel.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Conservative Judaism Is Too Important to Fail

Susan Grossman in Jewish Review of Books · 11 Dec 2013

Rabbi Susan Grossman argues for the revitalization of Conservative Judaism, emphasizing the importance of returning to core values and traditions while embracing modern influences.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Nothing New Under the Sun

Elliot N. Dorff in Jewish Review of Books · 11 Dec 2013

Elliot N. Dorff argues that the disconnect between the religious beliefs of leaders and the practices of the Jewish masses is a recurring historical phenomenon.

0 History Culture

Lee Harvey Oswald's Killer 'Jack Ruby' Came From Strong Jewish Background

Forward · 17 Nov 2013

Jack Ruby, born Jacob Rubenstein, infamously murdered Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin of President John F. Kennedy.

0 Communities History

A Year After Sandy, Brighton Beach Struggles To Get Back on Feet

Forward · 26 Oct 2013

One year after Hurricane Sandy, the Jewish community in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, is still grappling with the storm's lingering impact.

0 Communities History

Ab Cahan, the Jewish Newspaperman Who Kept the World Moving Forward

Forward · 14 Oct 2013

Abraham Cahan was a key figure in American Jewish life as the founding editor of the Jewish Daily Forward, a Yiddish newspaper he led for fifty years.

0 Holocaust History

The Extraordinary Heroism of Hannah Senesh

Forward · 16 Aug 2013

Hannah Senesh's story, captured in the exhibit "Fire in My Heart" at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, highlights her exceptional bravery and personal journey.

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