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Rabbi Avi Shafran in Forward · 16 Oct

Rabbi Avi Shafran critiques Pope Francis for using language in his address to Middle Eastern Catholics that historically has been interpreted as antisemitic, specifically by referencing phrases from John 8:44, which have been weaponized against Jews.

0 Gender/Identity Ethics

The Café: Is apology on the menu?

Guest Blogger in Lilith · 10 Oct

Reflecting on a past trauma, a woman confronts a respected rabbi who once manipulated her teenage self into an inappropriate relationship under the guise of spirituality.

0 Politics Israel

At funeral, Israeli president asks for forgiveness from Goldberg-Polin family for failing to protect and save their son Hersh

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 2 Sep

At the funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli hostage murdered in Gaza, Israeli President Isaac Herzog issued a heartfelt apology to the Goldberg-Polin family for the state's failure to protect their son and bring him home.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu apologizes for the first time to a hostage family, blames Hamas for captives’ deaths

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 1 Sep

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare apology to the family of a hostage killed by Hamas, marking his first such apology amid ongoing public anger over his handling of the crisis.

0 Culture Literature

For Granted: Chapter 56

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 27 Aug

In this installment of the serialized story "For Granted" from Mishpacha Magazine, Dini struggles with the emotional fallout from a breach of trust involving her friend Bracha.

0 Antisemitism Sports

Bella Hadid says she regrets Adidas sneaker campaign that evoked 1972 Munich Olympics massacre

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 30 Jul

Palestinian-American supermodel Bella Hadid expressed regret for participating in an Adidas sneaker campaign that was linked to the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, where 11 Israelis were killed in a Palestinian terror attack.

0 Ethics Gender/Identity

IDA — The “I Don’t Argue” Rule

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 23 Jul

The article discusses the concept of arguments in relationships and introduces the "I Don't Argue" (IDA) rule as a way to foster peace and healthier interactions.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Anna Redman apologizes for ‘flippant’ post about what she planned to wear to Auschwitz

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 15 Jul

Anna Redman, a former contestant on The Bachelor and social media influencer, issued an apology after facing backlash for sharing a flippant Instagram story showcasing her planned outfit for a visit to Auschwitz.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Anna Redman apologizes for ‘flippant’ post about her Auschwitz visit attire

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 15 Jul

Former Bachelor contestant Anna Redman issued an apology after facing backlash for posting a flippant Instagram story detailing her outfit plans for a visit to Auschwitz.

0 Politics Jewish Law

‘Apology not accepted’: Behind Jewish groups’ furor over Canada’s new human rights commissioner

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 Jul

The episode discusses the controversy surrounding Birju Dattani's appointment as Canada's chief human rights commissioner, which has drawn ire from Jewish groups due to his past anti-Israel comments and associations.

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘Apology not accepted’: Behind Jewish groups’ furor over Canada’s new human rights commissioner

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 Jul

The recent appointment of Birju Dattani as Canada's Chief Human Rights Commissioner has sparked controversy due to his past anti-Israel and alleged antisemitic social media activity.

0 Politics Communities

Sadiq Khan’s apology to the Chief Rabbi shows he thinks we were all born yesterday

Jewish Chronicle · 26 Apr

Sadiq Khan's recent apology to the Chief Rabbi for implying that the Rabbi criticized him due to being a Muslim rather than on merit has sparked controversy.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Harvard pro-Palestinian faculty group apologizes for sharing post with antisemitic image

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 20 Feb

A pro-Palestinian faculty group at Harvard University apologized for sharing an image deemed antisemitic, featuring a hand with a Star of David and a dollar sign holding Muhammad Ali and an Egyptian leader in a noose.

0 Politics Culture

Correction and apology

JC Reporter in Jewish Chronicle · 14 Feb

The publication wrongly suggested that a think tank analyst shared sensitive information with an Iranian diplomat to prevent the proscription of the IRGC.

0 Holocaust Music

‘I vow to be more mindful going forward:’ UK rap star Skepta apologizes for artwork seen as referencing Holocaust

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward · 10 Jan

UK rap star Skepta has apologized for album artwork that was seen by some as referencing the Holocaust.

0 Antisemitism Music

Kanye West apologizes to the Jewish community — in Hebrew

Julia Gergely in JTA · 26 Dec 2023

Kanye West, now known as Ye, has posted an apology in Hebrew to the Jewish community on Instagram and X. He expresses regret for any pain he may have caused and commits to learning from this experience and promoting unity.

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In antisemitism discourse around Jamie Foxx’s ‘Jesus’ post, evidence of a ‘culture clash’

BCohen in Forward · 9 Aug 2023

Jamie Foxx's recent Instagram post, in which he wrote "They killed this dude named Jesus. What do you think they'll do to you??!," sparked a discussion about antisemitism.

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An online friend didn’t realize their remark was antisemitic — but didn’t apologize. Am I wrong to want more?

Mira Fox in Forward · 28 Jul 2023

The author asks for advice on how to handle a situation where a member of a Discord community made an anti-Semitic remark but did not apologize.

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Roald Dahl museum apologizes for the children's author's antisemitism, racism

LMarkoe in Forward · 19 Jul 2023

The Roald Dahl museum in Great Missenden, UK, has publicly acknowledged the author's racism and antisemitism and expressed support for the apology made by Dahl's family in 2020.

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Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench apologizes for antisemitic comment

LKeene in Forward · 16 Jul 2023

Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench faced accusations of antisemitism after making a comment during a pregame ceremony honoring a Jewish baseball executive.

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Moms For Liberty chapter apologizes for quoting Hitler in its newsletter

BCohen in Forward · 23 Jun 2023

The Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty, a group that has advocated for book bans in school districts, apologized for quoting Adolf Hitler in its newsletter.

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I'm a junior in high school. Why do I need to apologize for Israel?

Nora Berman in Forward · 29 Mar 2023

The author, a Jewish high school student, expresses her frustration with feeling the need to apologize for Israel and justify her complicated feelings about the country.

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We exposed a CNN journalist’s antisemitic tweets. His apology was rife with deflection

Nora Berman in Forward · 18 Jan 2023

In this opinion piece, Gil Hoffman, the executive director of HonestReporting, discusses the firing of journalist Idris Muktar from CNN for his antisemitic tweets.

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A timeline of Kyrie Irving’s antisemitism controversy

LKeene in Forward · 12 Dec 2022

NBA star Kyrie Irving ignited a controversy after sharing a link to an antisemitic film on Twitter.

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In first, ultra-Orthodox news site apologizes to women for blurring their faces

BCohen in Forward · 5 Dec 2022

In an unprecedented move, an ultra-Orthodox news site in Israel has apologized for blurring the faces of several women in a photo it published.

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