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My father was my hero and, when he was dying, I wrote this song for him

Peter Himmelman in Forward · 19 Jun

Peter Himmelman reflects on his father's life and legacy, illustrating the profound influence his father had on him through strength, kindness, and humor.

0 Antisemitism History

The Real Reason Antisemitism Survives

Melissa Brodsky in Future of Jewish · 8 May

Melissa Brodsky examines the perennial nature of antisemitism, arguing that its survival stems from a societal tendency to avoid introspection and accountability by using Jews as scapegoats during periods of crisis.

0 Ethics Communities

I Did the Outreach New York Is Proposing. It Didn’t Work.

Ariel Goldstein in Tablet · 20 Jan

Ariel Goldstein critiques New York City's proposed initiative to address homelessness, drawing on her personal experience as a social worker in the field.

0 Communities Leadership

Jerry Lippman was a Jewish newspaperman who refused to play by the rules

Jeff Helmreich in JTA · 15 Jan

Jerry Lippman, late publisher of the Long Island Jewish World and the Manhattan Jewish Sentinel, is remembered for transforming Jewish journalism with his rebellious spirit and editorial integrity.

0 Communities Politics

The immigrant New Yorkers beloved by Zohran Mamdani all feel warmth for their homelands. Why can’t Jews?

Rabbi Joe Schwartz in JTA · 10 Nov 2025

Rabbi Joe Schwartz reflects on the multicultural identity of New York City and the emotional bonds immigrants maintain with their countries of origin, using Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's recent speech as a catalyst for discussion.

0 Israel Communities

Opinion | Israel’s Biggest Change Isn’t What You Think

Shmuel Rosner in Moment · 19 Jun 2025

Shmuel Rosner contends that the most significant change in Israel over the past 50 years is not related to its ongoing conflicts, geopolitical treaties, economic transformations, or military challenges, but rather its dramatic population growth.

0 Politics Israel

Pro-Israel Progressives

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

In a compelling interview with Bret Stephens, Representative Ritchie Torres of New York's 15th district articulates his unique position as a pro-Israel progressive within the Democratic Party.

0 Culture Communities

Devorah Talia Gordon in Lehrhaus · 17 Feb 2025

In "Lost and Found," Devorah Talia Gordon delves into the complex emotions surrounding family, tradition, and loss, as narrated by a young woman named Mindy.

0 Sports Culture

The Jewish Sport Report: Lindsay Gottlieb’s historic win and other Jewish sports highlights from this week

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 15 Nov 2024

The Jewish Sport Report covers a series of notable achievements and incidents in Jewish sports, highlighting Lindsay Gottlieb's milestone 300th career win as head coach of USC's women's basketball team.

0 Politics Culture

The “Carets & Sticks” Edition

Promised Podcast · 31 Oct 2024

Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss the implications of Israel's recent military action against Iran and the influence of pro-Palestinian editors on Wikipedia content about Israel and Zionism.

0 History Culture

Once upon a time, Jewish pirates ruled the seas

Forward · 3 Feb 2021

Jewish pirates historically roamed the seas, particularly in the Caribbean, from the 17th to 19th centuries.

0 Holocaust Culture

My Sephardic Guilt on Kristallnacht

Forward · 10 Nov 2014

Rachel Delia Benaim reflects on her feelings of Sephardic guilt during Holocaust remembrance days, such as Kristallnacht.