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Community Should BDS Advocates Be Banned From Israel? No Way, Forward Readers Say.
As of January 2018, members of Jewish Voice For Peace (JVP) and 5 other U.S. groups who support the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement will be banned from entering Israel. We took to Twitter to see what our readers thought of the move, and two-thirds of those polled felt that the move was wrong:…
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Community Hunker Down For The Winter Weather With These Two Must-Try Kosher Wines
In New York City, we’re bracing for a winter storm. But no matter where you are, you can hunker down with wine blogger Gabriel Geller’s top recommendations to cozy up to this winter: Château Larcis Jaumat, a Bordeaux to Drink Now or Save and Tabor, from Shifon Vineyard, a New and Original Wine from Israel….
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Community The Great Hanukkah Debates: Do Latkes Go Best With Applesauce Or Sour Cream?
Do crispy, hot, delicious latkes go best with apple sauce, sour cream, or by themselves? Let us know what you think: Latke eaters everywhere: Are you team applesauce or team sour cream? — The Forward (@jdforward) December 14, 2017 No matter what team you’re on, enjoy latke recipes galore:
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Community Poll Results: 52% Of Forward Readers Are Against Trump’s Israeli Embassy Move
Is Trump’s decision to move America’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv good or bad? Here’s what Forward readers think: 52% of the 272 people polled believe the move is bad, 32% think it is good, and 16% think we shall see! Is Trump’s decision to move America’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem…
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Community Hanukkah Poll: Do You Give Your Children Eight Small Presents Or One Big Gift?
The eight day holiday of Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kieslev — which means that in 2017, the holiday begins on the night of December 12. On the holiday, do you give your children and relatives eight small presents, one for each night, or one large one — or none at all? Parents and…
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Community How Do Jews Respond To ‘Merry Christmas’?
If you live outside of Israel or the Arab world, you’re probably used to well-meaning friends and strangers alike wishing you a “Merry Christmas!” For some, this is no big deal: we live in majority Christian nations, and Christmas is par for the course (as well as a fun, twinkly perk). For others, an innocent…
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Community The Rabbi With The Christian Roommate, And Other Stories Of Our Forward Readers’ Christmas Trees
Do Jews put up Christmas trees? Absolutely — and absolutely not. On November 29, we asked our readers to share whether or not they put up a Christmas tree in their own homes. Many commented on our Facebook post or emailed us to share their stories. Here are a few that spoke to us: “I…
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Community Should Neo-Nazis Be Fired From Their Jobs? Not If You Ask Them.
A funny thing happened on the way through our recent Nazi poll. On November 30, the Forward’s opinion editor inquired of the Twitterverse, asking, “Should neo-Nazis be fired from their jobs?” Should neo-Nazis be fired from their jobs? — Batya Ungar-Sargon (@bungarsargon) November 30, 2017 In the first few hours of the poll, the dozens…
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