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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 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 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.

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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 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.

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 Culture Holidays

Every Hanukkah movie and TV episode worth knowing about, and the cocktails to go with them

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 16 Dec 2022

The article provides a comprehensive guide to American Hanukkah-themed movies and TV episodes, complete with cocktail pairings.

0 Politics Israel

Unilever ‘resolves’ legal battle with Ben & Jerry’s board over Israel sales

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 15 Dec 2022

The legal dispute between Unilever and Ben & Jerry's independent board over the sale of ice cream in Israel and the West Bank has been resolved.

0 Politics Israel

Unilever ‘resolves’ legal battle with Ben & Jerry’s board over Israel sales

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 15 Dec 2022

The legal dispute between Unilever and Ben & Jerry's independent board over the sale of ice cream in Israel and the West Bank has been resolved.

0 Communities Holidays

In Ukraine, Hanukkah candles are a lifeline in the midst of power outages

Steve Lipman in Forward · 15 Dec 2022

In the midst of ongoing power outages due to Russian attacks, Hanukkah candles have become a crucial resource for the Jewish community in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, serving both as symbols of resilience and practical sources of light.

0 Antisemitism Education

U.S. education department opens antisemitism investigation at UC Berkeley, where pro-Israel advocates alleged ‘Jew-free zones’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 15 Dec 2022

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into allegations of antisemitism at UC Berkeley School of Law following claims that the university failed to adequately protect Jewish students facing a hostile environment.

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 Television/Film Holidays

We asked an artificial intelligence bot to write Hanukkah movies

Jake Wasserman in Forward · 7 Dec 2022

In a playful exploration of artificial intelligence's capabilities, Jake Wasserman employs OpenAI's ChatGPT to generate Hallmark-style Hanukkah movie plots.

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.

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