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0 Education Culture

How our Yiddish group uses the Forverts podcast

Judith E. Liskin-Gasparro in Forward · 24 Mar

The Iowa City Yiddish Group, originally formed during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been utilizing the "Yiddish with Rukhl" podcasts from the Forverts to enhance their Yiddish language skills.

0 Politics History

A century before Mamdani, this Jewish socialist mayoral candidate divided NYC Jews

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 3 Nov 2025

Morris Hillquit was a Jewish labor lawyer who ran as a Socialist candidate for New York City mayor in 1917 and 1932, advocating for public ownership, affordable housing, and lower food prices, ideas that resonate with contemporary political figures like Zohran Mamdani.

0 Education Communities

Jewish Studies faculty at U of Oregon rally to protect their jobs from feared budget cuts

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 3 Sep 2025

Faculty members at the University of Oregon's Jewish Studies program are concerned about potential job losses and program cuts amid the university's $30 million budget deficit reduction plans.

0 Politics Antisemitism

How Trump is banning DEI at universities — except for Jews

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 4 Aug 2025

The Trump administration's recent directive prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federally funded universities, except for programs favoring Jewish students, has sparked legal and ethical debates.

0 Music Culture

A comprehensive guide to the best Hanukkah songs of all time, from 'I have a little dreidel' to the latest Wicked parodies

Jenny Singer in Forward · 18 Dec 2024

Jenny Singer's article in the Forward provides a comprehensive guide to Hanukkah music, showcasing a variety of songs that span genres and languages.

0 Culture Language

On stage and in the classroom, Mikhl Yashinsky is stoking the flame of the Yiddish revival

Jon Kalish in Forward · 4 Jan 2023

Mikhl Yashinsky is at the forefront of the Yiddish revival movement, teaching the language to a new generation of enthusiasts and bringing Yiddish theater to life on stage.

0 Culture Education

The Forward’s 3rd Annual Sexiest Jewish Intellectual Alive (And One Dead) Awards

Jenny Singer in Forward · 8 Dec 2019

The Forward's annual "Sexiest Jewish Intellectual Alive (And One Dead)" awards celebrate the allure of Jewish intellect, featuring an eclectic range of celebrated Jewish figures in academia, literature, and the arts.

0 Television/Film Culture

‘When Harry Met Sally’ Is Turning 30 — 16 Facts About The Making Of The Movie

Forward · 16 Apr 2019

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the romantic comedy "When Harry Met Sally," directed by Rob Reiner and starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, remains a beloved film, enhanced by the creative genius of Jewish screenwriter Nora Ephron.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Dr. Ruth Explains How To Have Good Sex Even As The World Goes To Hell

Forward · 28 Jun 2018

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the renowned Jewish sex therapist, advocates for taking a break from the overwhelming barrage of negative news to focus on intimate connections and sexual wellbeing.