May 7: Forward archivist joins “Lot Talk”
Forward archivist Chana Pollack will talk about the history of the Forward’s Lower East Side building.
May 12: Surveying American Jewry
Arno Rosenfeld will interview Alan Cooperman from Pew Research Center about its new report
Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her own words: highlights from the Forward’s 2018 interview
Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her own words: highlights from the Forward’s 2018 interview
Your questions about “Unorthodox” and leaving Hasidic communities, answered
More than 2,000 of you joined our virtual conversation last week titled “Unorthodox: Reality vs. Fiction.” Alexa Karolinski, one of the creators of the blockbuster Netflix hit, was joined by our Yiddish editor, Rukhl Schaechter, and three people who, like the four-part series’ title character, Esty, had left Haredi communities: Chavie Weisberger of Footsteps, a group that helps people make that transition; Rabbi Abby Stein, the author of “Becoming Eve;” and Eli Rosen, who acts in “Unorthodox” and also served as a consultant on the show.
Who was that alone on the bimah on Shabbat? The (non-Jewish) governor of Massachusetts.
What Gov. Charlie Baker, who is not Jewish, had to say was the Shabbat message so many Jews are feeling.
May their memories be for a blessing: Shoshana Davis, 35
Shoshana Davis loved travel — on a budget, chronicling her adventures on Instagram @wanderlustonashoestring. She leaves behind a young daughter.
How Do Millennials Celebrate Hanukkah? Share Your Story.
If you’re a millennial (in body or in spirit!) the Forward wants to know how you celebrate Hanukkah.
Understanding Israeli Settlements: A Reading Guide
What to read and watch in order to understand the debate surrounding Israeli settlements.
Ultra-Orthodox El Al Passengers Force Two Flights To Ground So As Not To Be In The Air On Shabbat
The flight landed in Athens after an uproar from ultra-Orthodox passengers.
Have Your Say: Is It Ok To Walk Off Of A Birthright Trip?
Is it okay for trip participants to stage a walkout in protest of the occupation on a Birthright trip? Tell us what you think.