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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.

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.

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.

0 Television/Film Music

The Yiddish radio pioneer behind Pete Seeger's 'Rainbow Quest'

Henry Sapoznik in Forward · 2 Aug 2022

Sholom Rubinstein, a pivotal but often overlooked figure, played a critical role as the producer-director of Pete Seeger's 1960s TV show, Rainbow Quest.

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 Communities History

‘From my archive to yours’: Meet Bob Cumins, photographer and Zelig of Jewish politics

Forward · 29 Jan 2022

Bob Cumins has had a prolific career capturing pivotal moments in Jewish and American history through his lens.

0 Politics Israel

The Indiana senator with a bipartisan streak on the Middle East

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 20 Dec 2021

Senator Todd Young (R-IN) works across the aisle with Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) to address foreign policy issues, particularly in the Middle East.

0 Politics Israel

The Indiana senator with a bipartisan streak on the Middle East

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 20 Dec 2021

Senator Todd Young (R-IN) works across the aisle with Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) to address foreign policy issues, particularly in the Middle East.

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.

0 Politics Antisemitism

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.

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