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.
Comic of intergenerational argument. by the Forward
Bintel Brief

My sons never call — should I give up on the relationship?

Shira Telushkin
Baba au rhum by the Forward
Food

Recipe: Forverts’ “Baba Au Rhum” for Father’s Day

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

I lied about believing in God so my girlfriend would sleep with me

Shira Telushkin
Food

Red velvet cupcakes for Loving Day

A scrumptious red velvet cupcake recipe

Was I wrong to offer my new employee time off for the Jewish holiday?

I’m not Jewish, and it turns out, she might not be either. Did I jump to conclusions?

Food

These days David Hertz is a world leader in turning food into social change. He had to reconcile his Jewish identity first.

In both the kitchen and in life, chef David Hertz merges the Israeli kibbutz and the Brazillian Favela.

I told my dad I’m not a zionist. Now my mom wants me to apologize.

A kid and dad clash over hugely different understandings of Israel; how can they reconcile?

Food

In ‘Gazoz,’ Israeli soda sparkles to life

Gazoz are bubbly, fruit-filled non-alcoholic sodas

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