Beth Harpaz worked at the Forward as a copy editor, reporter and Bintel Brief columnist from 2022 to 2025. She previously covered politics and breaking news for The Associated Press.
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By Beth Harpaz
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Culture This horror movie stars a Jewish grandma from Brooklyn. A sweet little old lady she’s not
A granddaughter’s love and offbeat family history drive the dark and campy film ‘Grandma’s House’
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News Hostage families to Netanyahu: Don’t come to Washington without a hostage deal
Many families are criticizing Israeli prime minister’s plan to address Congress July 24
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Books She was a nice Jewish mother — and an organized-crime boss
Meet Fredericka Mandelbaum, who made a fortune from stolen goods and bank robberies
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News UK’s new prime minister, Keir Starmer, observes Shabbat, supports Israel and vows to fight antisemitism
Starmer’s wife is Jewish, they’re raising their kids as Jews, and Friday night dinner is sacrosanct
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Culture July 4th hot dog debate: Nathan’s kosher-style vs. Joey Chestnut’s Impossible choice
Eating hot dogs is a July 4th tradition, even without Joey Chestnut at Nathan’s Famous contest
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News The untold story of the worst attack on Jews in NYC history: Was there a conspiracy?
30 years later, the mother of the Lubavitcher boy who was murdered is still angry, still mourning and still seeking justice — and the truth
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Culture This Mexican diplomat helped Jews flee Hitler. Does that make him Mexico’s Schindler?
Some say Gilberto Bosques was just doing his job. Others call him a hero
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News Should masks at demonstrations be banned? The issue is bigger than you think
It’s not just about pro-Palestinian protests. Mask bans raise issues related to public health, religion, privacy, free speech and more
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