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David Mamet in Tablet · 13 Apr 2022

David Mamet reflects on his time living in rural Vermont, where he developed a friendship with a German builder, Bob, who was a former Luftwaffe glider commando.

0 Culture Sports

At ‘March Madness for Jews,’ the joy and ambition of modern Orthodoxy

Louis Keene in Forward · 6 Apr 2022

The annual Sarachek basketball tournament at Yeshiva University showcases the vibrant intersection of modern Orthodoxy and American sports culture.

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 Philosophy

Like Albert Camus, Zelenskyy has learned to resist the plague of the absurd

Forward · 28 Mar 2022

Robert Zaretsky reflects on how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership during Russia's invasion of Ukraine is reminiscent of themes from Albert Camus' novel, "The Plague."

0 Politics History

Are public Supreme Court confirmation hearings rooted in antisemitism?

Forward · 25 Mar 2022

The public confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees, while now standard, have roots in antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Schumer launches ‘major push’ to double funding for security grants in wake of Texas synagogue attack

Forward · 26 Jan 2022

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is spearheading an initiative to double government funding for security grants to nonprofits, including religious institutions, in response to the recent hostage situation at a Texas synagogue.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Forward Shortlist: 7 American Jews who fascinated us in 2021

Forward · 24 Dec 2021

The Forward has shifted from its traditional annual "Forward 50" list to a more concise "Forward Shortlist," spotlighting seven American Jews who captured attention in 2021 due to their diverse and meaningful contributions.

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 Television/Film History

How Jewish exiles from Vienna remade Hollywood in their image

Forward · 14 Dec 2021

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' recent symposium, "Vienna in Hollywood," highlights the profound influence European Jewish immigrants, particularly those from Vienna and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, had on the burgeoning Hollywood film industry.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

Fernando Lottenberg takes on antisemitism across the Western Hemisphere

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 13 Oct 2021

Fernando Lottenberg, a Brazilian constitutional attorney and former leader of Brazil's Jewish community, has been appointed as the first Organization of American States (OAS) commissioner to combat antisemitism in the Western Hemisphere.

0 Culture Antisemitism

How this Broadway star brings her Jewishness to the Wicked Witch of the West

Forward · 19 Aug 2021

Talia Suskauer, currently starring as Elphaba in the Broadway hit "Wicked," infuses her Jewish heritage into her role.

0 History Communities

How to celebrate Memorial Day? Read ‘Letters Home’

Rob Eshman in Forward · 28 May 2021

In this poignant reflection on Memorial Day, Rob Eshman delves into the personal history of U.S. Army Lt. Gilbert Sapiro, who was killed during World War II.

0 Communities History

The new Museum of Southern Jewish Experience opens in New Orleans

Forward · 25 May 2021

The newly opened Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans delves into the multifaceted history of Jewish life across 13 Southern states, addressing both the contributions and complexities of Southern Jewish identity.

0 Politics History

For Albert Camus, events in Gaza would have seemed all too familiar

Forward · 21 May 2021

Drawing parallels between the Algerian War and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Robert Zaretsky explores Albert Camus' perspective on these seemingly intractable situations.

0 Politics History

Why Disraeli is the mensch England could use right now

Forward · 9 May 2021

Reflecting on the legacy of Benjamin Disraeli, the Jewish-born British Prime Minister, Robert Zaretsky compares him to contemporary leader Boris Johnson, noting striking similarities and differences.

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 Politics Culture

What are the most (and least) Jewish inauguration speeches ever?

Forward · 20 Jan 2021

An exploration of U.S. presidential inauguration speeches through the lens of Jewish references reveals a rich tapestry of religious and cultural allusions.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Why ‘Hester Street’ meant so much for Jewish women (and for Yiddish)

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 5 Jan 2021

The 1975 film "Hester Street," directed by Joan Micklin Silver, holds significant cultural and historical value as it portrays Jewish immigrants in New York and is one of the first American films to feature substantial dialogue in Yiddish.

0 Antisemitism History

Why the Dreyfus Affair has now become our affair

Forward · 9 Dec 2020

Marking the 125th anniversary of Alfred Dreyfus's imprisonment on Devil's Island, Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the Dreyfus Affair and contemporary American polarization, particularly in the post-Trump era.

0 Sports Gender/Identity

The real ‘Queen’s Gambit’: Meet the first woman to qualify for the World Chess Championship

Forward · 19 Nov 2020

Susan Polgar, a pioneering figure in chess, broke records as the first woman to qualify for the World Chess Championship, defying significant sexism and adversity throughout her career.

0 Politics Communities

In L.A.’s Persian Jewish community, not everyone’s for Trump

Forward · 31 Oct 2020

The article explores the political dynamics within Los Angeles' Persian Jewish community during the 2020 U.S. presidential elections.

0 Politics Communities

In L.A.’s Persian Jewish community, not everyone’s for Trump

Forward · 31 Oct 2020

The article explores the political dynamics within Los Angeles' Persian Jewish community during the 2020 U.S. presidential elections.

0 Culture Literature

My Science Fiction Rabbi

Andrew Fox in Tablet · 20 Jul 2020

Andrew Fox explores the unexpected parallels between Judaism and science fiction, both cultural outliers with rich traditions of 'what if' storytelling.

0 Television/Film Culture

Is it really time to cancel ‘Blazing Saddles?’

Forward · 11 Jun 2020

In the wake of HBO Max's decision to remove "Gone with the Wind" due to its glorification of the Confederacy, discussions have emerged surrounding whether Mel Brooks' 1974 film "Blazing Saddles" should face similar scrutiny.

0 History Politics

Tyranny, Trump, and Anti-Trump

Nicholas Clairmont in Tablet · 21 Feb 2020

Nicholas Clairmont reviews two books on authoritarianism, Waller R. Newell's "Tyrants" and Frank Diktter's "How to Be a Dictator," which offer historical and analytical perspectives on tyranny.