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0 Music Culture

Critics say Kendrick Lamar was too loud and hard to understand — they said the same thing about Bob Dylan in Newport

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 11 Feb

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance, rife with political commentary, ignited controversy akin to Bob Dylan's electric transition at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

0 Politics History

Who were the most (and least) Jewish presidents?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 11 Feb

PJ Grisar offers an intriguing exploration of the Jewish connections and legacies of American presidents, rating them on a playful Jewishness scale.

0 Communities History

They met at synagogue in 1961. They were buried together at Arlington National Cemetery in 2025. This is their story.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 29 Jan

Elsie Adler and Edith Kaufman shared a remarkable friendship that lasted over six decades, beginning when they met at synagogue in 1961.

0 Politics History

As Trump takes the oath of office, remember its most famous phrase has roots in Christian nationalism

David B. Parker in Forward · 17 Jan

David B. Parker explores the origins and implications of the phrase "so help me God" used during presidential inaugurations, tracing its ties to Christian nationalism and concerns about antisemitism.

0 Music Television/Film

For Bob Dylan's biographer, 'A Complete Unknown' is a dream come true — even if it's mostly fiction

Jim Sullivan in Forward · 17 Dec 2024

The article delves into Elijah Wald's journey as an author whose book "Dylan Goes Electric!" inspired the new film "A Complete Unknown."

0 Television/Film Music

'A Complete Unknown' proves that one thing about Bob Dylan will certainly endure

Gary Lucas in Forward · 16 Dec 2024

The review of the Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown' highlights Timothee Chalamet's portrayal of a young Dylan as commendable but suggests that the film falls short in depicting the complexity of Dylan's life and musical journey.

0 History Politics

Did George Washington really love the Jews?

Richard Brookhiser in Forward · 21 Feb 2022

George Washington's relationship with the Jewish community is highlighted through his 1790 visit to Newport, Rhode Island, and his correspondence with Moses Seixas of Touro Synagogue.