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July 04, 2020

Life

Welcome to the Forward’s coverage of the robust lives of American Jews. Here there’s a little of everything about the multifaceted world of Jewish life. There are light-hearted Jewish celebrity stories and shocking Jewish celebrity news. Food is also plentiful, from Israeli cuisine to New York City bagels. All stories pertain to the American Jewish lifestyle, with many takes on Jewish life and the Jewish experience.

July-Fourth-golden-calf-slavery by the Forward

Life

On July 4, a Talmud passage about Israel’s flaw, and unbroken covenant

Illustration of a woman crying at her computer. by the Forward

Is it so bad to get glam to get gas? Plus, a big decision

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There is no need for slab pies or crowd-pleasers when it is not safe to gather. Peach hand pies bring sweetness to a bitter time. by the Forward

Food

I want peach hand pies and a better America for this 4th of July | #TweetYourShabbat

Fireworks for the Fourth of July. by the Forward

Life

Four Jewish facts for the 4th of July

Barstool sports founder Dave Portnoy. by the Forward

The Schmooze

Dave Portnoy declares he’s “uncancellable” as racist videos resurface

Celebrities pay tribute to comedic legend Carl Reiner

Irene ConnellyJune 30, 2020

Fellow comedians, entertainers and admirers took to social media to mourn and remember.

Twitter’s newest meme has Jews sharing their (least) favorite “spots”

Irene ConnellyJune 30, 2020

It should come as no surprise that the Internet’s Jews know a lot of spots and are very insistent you go to all of them, right now.

What does Phase 2 look like for New York’s iconic Jewish restaurants?

Irene ConnellyJune 28, 2020

Those who have announced plans to reopen are already receiving reservation requests from quarantine-weary patrons.

Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Worth Staying Home for | #TweetYourShabbat

Carly PildisJune 26, 2020

The question of what to do when this was over once inspired joy, belly laughs and browsing travel sites.

Timothée Chalamet has a new girlfriend and no one is pleased

Irene ConnellyJune 25, 2020

Coronavirus or not, the courting rituals of bikini-clad starlets must go on.