In-person
Meet Benyamin Cohen, Forward news director and author of The Einstein Effect on his book tour
The Forward's news director, Benyamin Cohen, is one of the world's authorities on Albert Einstein.
Mon., Mar. 18, 2024
Jodi Rudoren, who spent 10 days reporting from Israel in December, will discuss the importance and influence of Jewish journalism during this time of war, disinformation and polarization.
Wed., Mar. 13, 2024
As American Jews reeled from the horrific violence of Oct. 7 in Israel, they faced another shock at home as antisemitism and fierce hostility toward Israel exploded in the U.S. Join Forward Editor-in-Chief Jodi Rudoren and Enterprise Reporter Arno Rosenfeld for a candid discussion of how rising antisemitism — and disputes over how to address it — is shaping American Jewish life.
Thu., Mar. 7, 2024
As the war with Hamas continues, Israel is facing increased international scrutiny and criticism of its tactics in Gaza, with some questioning the extent to which they adhere to international law.
Wed., Mar. 6, 2024
Geoffrey Levin, a professor of Jewish studies at Emory University, joins Forward reporter Arno Rosenfeld in conversation about his new book, "Our Palestine Question: Israel and American Jewish Dissent, 1948-1978."
Thu., Feb. 29, 2024
Germany, 1938. To survive the pending threat, two brothers are sent halfway around the world, to Shanghai. Otto cherishes his heritage, while Josef seeks a new path, and falls in love with Lina, a Chinese woman recovering from the loss of her mother in the Nanjing Massacre. From there flows Émigré, a semi-staged oratorio that tells a sweeping tale of love and loss.
Tue., Feb. 27, 2024
Today many young people are creating and sharing short cooking videos through social media channels like TikTok. For Jews from non-traditional or non-religious backgrounds this has become a fun way to engage with their Jewish identity.
Thu., Feb. 22, 2024
Jodi will discuss the enduring power of Jewish journalism to both shape and reflect the American Jewish experience as well as lead us to a deeper understanding of what it now means to be Jewish in the 21st century.