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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 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 Television/Film

What’s the funniest Jewish tweet? This Orthodox comedy troupe aims to find out.

Louis Keene in Forward · 10 Jan 2023

The Vaad HaBadchanim, an Orthodox Jewish comedy troupe, organizes an annual Twitter competition to find the funniest "frum" tweet, celebrating insider Jewish humor.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Ned Price leans into his Jewish values

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 15 Dec 2022

Ned Price, the State Department spokesperson, embodies his Jewish identity through his commitment to public service and empathy for marginalized communities, shaped by his diverse religious upbringing.

0 Culture Communities

What I'm grateful for this Thanksgiving, from A to Z

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 25 Nov 2022

Jodi Rudoren, editor-in-chief of the Forward, shares her gratitude list in an alphabetical manner for Thanksgiving, drawing inspiration from A.J. Jacobs' method of expressing thanks.

0 Culture Holidays

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is very Christian — but it's had its Jewish moments

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 21 Nov 2022

Despite its predominantly Christian theme, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has featured notable Jewish moments over the years.

0 Culture Food

Israelis like turkey. So why is Thanksgiving such a challenge here?

Hillel Kuttler in Forward · 16 Nov 2022

In Israel, Thanksgiving poses unique challenges for American expatriates who wish to celebrate the holiday traditionally.

0 Culture Food

Israelis like turkey. So why is Thanksgiving such a challenge here?

Hillel Kuttler in Forward · 16 Nov 2022

In Israel, Thanksgiving poses unique challenges for American expatriates who wish to celebrate the holiday traditionally.

0 Holocaust History

In Germany, Kristallnacht goes by a different name. Here’s why.

Toby Axelrod in Forward · 8 Nov 2022

In Germany, the annual remembrance of Kristallnacht is marked under a different name—"November Pogrom"—to better reflect the brutal and violent nature of the events on November 9-10, 1938, when Nazi anti-Jewish riots destroyed synagogues and Jewish-owned businesses, killing at least 91 Jews.

0 History Sports

50 years after the Munich Olympics massacre, families of the slain continue to grieve — and remember

Hillel Kuttler in Forward · 31 Aug 2022

Fifty years after the Munich Olympics massacre, the families of the 11 slain Israeli athletes and coaches continue to mourn and honor their loved ones.

0 History Sports

50 years after the Munich Olympics massacre, families of the slain continue to grieve — and remember

Hillel Kuttler in Forward · 31 Aug 2022

Fifty years after the Munich Olympics massacre, the families of the 11 slain Israeli athletes and coaches continue to mourn and honor their loved ones.

0 History Sports

50 years after the Munich Olympics massacre, families of the slain continue to grieve — and remember

Hillel Kuttler in Forward · 31 Aug 2022

Fifty years after the Munich Olympics massacre, the families of the 11 slain Israeli athletes and coaches continue to mourn and honor their loved ones.

0 Politics Culture

When the Saudi Crown Prince interrupts your Seder – and more things we learned from Jared Kushner’s new memoir

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 21 Aug 2022

Jared Kushner's memoir, "Breaking History: A White House Memoir," offers insights into his experiences behind-the-scenes as a senior adviser in the Trump administration, including personal anecdotes and professional challenges.

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When the Saudi Crown Prince interrupts your Seder – and more things we learned from Jared Kushner’s new memoir

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 21 Aug 2022

Jared Kushner's memoir, "Breaking History: A White House Memoir," offers insights into his experiences behind-the-scenes as a senior adviser in the Trump administration, including personal anecdotes and professional challenges.

0 Politics Culture

Kushner goes behind the scenes of Trump's WH in tell-all book

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 1 Aug 2022

Jared Kushner's memoir, "Breaking History: A White House Memoir," offers a personal glimpse into his life during the Trump administration, focusing on his Jewish practices, family dynamics, and foreign policy efforts.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Leading Orthodox groups cheered the end of Roe v. Wade. Many Orthodox women are panicking.

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 30 Jun 2022

The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has revealed a stark divide within the Orthodox Jewish community regarding abortion.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish groups pleased with Biden budget that boosts funding for security grants

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 29 Mar 2022

President Joe Biden's 2023 budget proposal, which allocates $360 million to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, has been welcomed by Jewish American organizations.

0 Politics Israel

Jared Moskowitz wants to succeed Ted Deutch in South Florida

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 28 Mar 2022

Jared Moskowitz, a Broward County Commissioner and former director of Florida's Division of Emergency Management, is seeking to succeed Ted Deutch in Congress for South Florida's 22nd District.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Senate passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent, complicating life for observant Jews

Forward · 16 Mar 2022

The U.S. Senate's recent unanimous approval of a bill to make daylight saving time permanent is set to impact the religious practices of observant Jews significantly.

0 Culture Politics

Pandemic Hanukkah at Biden’s White House feels like a family gathering

Forward · 2 Dec 2021

The 2021 Hanukkah celebration at the White House, hosted by President Joe Biden, was a uniquely intimate event due to pandemic restrictions.

0 Culture Holidays

Forget ‘Chosen,’ Jews are the ‘Thanksgiving people’

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 25 Nov 2021

Thanksgiving resonates deeply with Jewish culture not just because it's a secular holiday, but because of its intrinsic theme of gratitude, which is central to Jewish identity.

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Andrew Yang marches forward

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 15 Oct 2021

Andrew Yang, the former Democratic presidential candidate and New York City mayoral hopeful, is launching the Forward Party, aiming to moderate American politics away from extremism and two-party entrenchment.

0 Television/Film Literature

A tale told by a Coen brother — full of sound and fury, signifying what all the other movies have signified

Forward · 4 Oct 2021

Joel Coen's adaptation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," titled "The Tragedy of Macbeth," marks a significant departure from his usual collaboration with his brother Ethan.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Congressman calls the ADL ‘racist’ after it called for Fox News to fire Tucker Carlson

Ben Sales in Forward · 26 Sep 2021

Rep. Matt Gaetz accused the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) of racism after they renewed calls for Fox News to fire Tucker Carlson.

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