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Opinion Rabbis weigh in: How should we respond to Bernie Madoff’s death?
On Wednesday, Bernie Madoff, made infamous by an enormous Ponzi scheme that caused devastation throughout the Jewish world, died in a federal prison at age 82. While Jewish tradition puts serious emphasis on honoring the deceased, the death of someone like Madoff, who caused tremendous pain within the Jewish community, is an emotionally fraught challenge…
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News Robin Washington joins the Forward as Editor-at-Large
Robin Washington, an acclaimed veteran journalist and early organizer of Jews of color, is the Forward’s new Editor-at-Large, a flagship position aimed at elevating and expanding diverse voices. Washington, a longtime senior editor, columnist, radio host and TV/film documentarian across mainstream and ethnic media, was one of the founders of the Alliance of Black Jews…
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Culture May 13: Israeli author Noa Tishby discusses her new book
This talk will take place on Thursday, May 13 at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT Watch on Facebook Live here. Join Israeli author and activist Noa Tishby in conversation with Forward National Editor Rob Eshman about her new book, Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth. A top Israeli…
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Culture May 16: Tikkun Leil Shavuot: Jodi Rudoren joins a discussion on NYC’s 2021 election
This talk will take place on Sunday, May 16 at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT. Click here to register. NYC’s historic 2021 election is fast approaching. With the introduction of ranked choice voting, nearly every city office in play, and hundreds of candidates on the ballot, the June primary has the potential to…
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Culture May 20: Activism, Athletics & Advice: Immigrant Newspapers in NYC
This talk will take place on Thursday, May 20 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT. Click here to register. Nearly 200 languages are spoken by New York City’s diverse citizens. They read in their own language, too – 95 ethnic and foreign-language newspapers circulate every day in the city. Printing news from the…
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News Your weekend reads: (non) hipster bagels, vaccination and Israeli tourism, and Judaism in Saudi Arabia
Each week, Forward editors pick highlights from our coverage to savor over Shabbat and Sunday. You can download and print a PDF of those stories by clicking here.), or click on any of the headlines below. Have a great weekend!
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Culture October 20: Have I Got A Story For You! The Forward’s 2021 gala
Our virtual gala will take place on Wednesday, October 20 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Register here. Join us for a virtual evening of celebration, hosted by Forward journalists and Ginna and Lynn of A Bintel Brief podcast. Hear stories from celebrities, thought leaders and members of the Forward family from across…
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Culture June 7: “Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin” Screening and Q&A
This screening and Q&A will take place on Monday, June 7 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. RSVP here for the free event screening. Check out the trailer here. Driven by a passion for his people, former Prime Minister of Israel, Menachem Begin, dedicated his life to the survival of his country and…
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