Articles written collectively by the Forward’s staff.
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Culture WATCH NOW: September 8: Fiction is Stranger
Watch here. Michael Oren, the award-winning historian turned politician who served as Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., a member of the Knesset and a deputy minister, is publishing a new book of short stories, “The Night Archer.” Watch Jodi Rudoren, editor of The Forward, for a conversation with Ambassador Oren on the differences between America…
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Culture WATCH NOW: August 31: The new way to raise money for the causes you love
WATCH HERE. Philanthropist Lisa Greer, author of the just-released “Philanthropy Revolution: How to inspire donors, build relationships, and make a difference” (Harper Collins) joins Forward National Editor Rob Eshman and Andres Spokoiny, President and CEO of Jewish Funders Network, for a conversation on a better way to raise money for the causes you believe in….
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Culture 2 Forward writers win Excellence in Feature Journalism awards
The Society for Features Journalism, which celebrates innovation in lifestyle, arts and entertainment journalism, recognized the diverse work of two Forward writers at its 2020 Excellence in Features Awards. Contributing Art Critic Jackson Arn won second place in the Arts & Entertainment Commentary Portfolio category for his incisive (but considered) review of Daniel Mendelsohn’s essay…
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News WATCH NOW: July 13: An Interview with Cory Booker
WATCH HERE. How can Jews best fight racism? What is next for police reform in Congress? Is Washington doing enough to contain coronavirus? What does the 2020 campaign look like for a former contender? Join Jodi Rudoren, Editor-in-Chief of the Forward, for a candid conversation with the Senator from New Jersey and former Democratic presidential…
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Culture The Forward wins big at the 2020 Rockowers
The 39th Annual Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism, held virtually on July 3, recognized a broad swath of the Forward’s coverage, from the strange saga of a thrift store Torah to the swan song of the paper’s print edition to the infectious tunes of Hanukkah a capella. Forverts staff writer Jordan Kutzik…
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Community ‘The 4th of July is one of the holiest days of the year:’ Readers share their Jewish stories of the holiday
'No one wanted us but America. So we have to observe her birthday and respect this country'
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Culture A right-wing group is pranked by Sacha Baron Cohen — again
Once again proving the adage, often attributed to H.L. Mencken, that no one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people, Sacha Baron Cohen resurfaced on Saturday June 27, spending his Shabbos at a “March for our Rights” rally in Olympia, Wash. Dressed like a Halloween scarecrow in a pair or overalls, and…
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Culture Everything you need to know about Anne Frank
Editor’s note: This article, originally published on July 9, 2019, has been republished in honor of the anniversary of the first publication of Anne Frank’s “Diary of a Young Girl” on June 25, 1947. Anne Frank: You know her name, but do you know her story? Frank has become such a universal political and cultural…
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