Biden’s last visit to Israel was spent doing damage control. Here’s what he needs to do now
The president's visit comes at a critical moment in U.S.-Israel relations.
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Opinion Welcome to Bethlehem, President Biden. We need your help
As a long time resident of the ancient holy city, I have seen first hand the crushing effects of the Israeli occupation
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Culture Who were the most (and least) Jewish presidents?
What do we think of when we think about our presidents? The courage of George Washington crossing the Delaware? The resolute command of Abraham Lincoln? The once insuperable embarrassment of George W. Bush choking on a pretzel? We might also consider their Yiddishkeit. Our 46 Heads of State (Grover Cleveland is counted twice) all had…
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Culture Jackie Mason’s racist remarks are also a part of his legacy
Jackie Mason, who died on Saturday at age 93, will forever hold a storied place in American comedy for helping introduce to the mainstream a brand of humor that was fearlessly, unapologetically Jewish. But the late comedian’s brazen style of commentary also carries a dark legacy in his history of racist remarks. In 1989, Jewish…
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News Analysis: Why Biden’s attempt to return to the nuclear deal with Iran is not causing alarm … yet
Six years ago, the Jewish American community was evenly divided over a key issue that would help define President Barack Obama’s foreign policy legacy. A survey conducted by the Jewish Journal in July 2015 showed that 49% of American Jews supported the nuclear deal with Iran while 31% were opposed. The debate tore apart even…
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News ’It’s never been uncomplicated for me:’ A Black-Jewish voice for hope
Editor’s note: In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Forward is resurfacing some of our recent coverage related to the Black-Jewish experience and racial justice. This article originally appeared in June, 2020. There has long been a very stale debate in the Jewish community over how to partner with Black America for change….
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Fast Forward FBI: Militia Group At The Border Was Training To Kill Soros, Obama and Clinton
The leader of a militia that has been detaining migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border once said that the group was “training to assassinate George Soros, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama,” NBC News reported. Larry Mitchell Hopkins was arrested Saturday on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He appeared in…
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The Schmooze From Gal Gadot To Pres. Obama, Here Are The Reactions To The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
After a tragedy, we look to the people around us for support. Our families, rabbis, politicians, and neighbors can help us process our painful reality. For many of us, luminaries in the arts and pop culture make up that supportive network and thinkers. Here are the words of many of the Jewish and non-Jewish influencers…
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