This is the Forward’s coverage of the Israel-Hamas war, which began on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas militants crossed into southern Israel and massacred civilians, prompting Israel to invade the Gaza Strip.
Israel-Hamas War
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Culture A Yiddish institution will discuss Hamas — many in the Yiddish world say they’re promoting propaganda
The YIVO webinar ‘The Origins and Ideology of Hamas’ exposed a rift in the Yiddish world. Its CEO says critics have too narrow an idea of their mission
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Fast Forward Senate overwhelmingly passes Israel-Ukraine aid, with future uncertain in the House
Donald Trump’s opposition may kill the bill in the House
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News Young Jews experience more antisemitism, but worry about it less
A new American Jewish Committee survey also found that the number of American Jews who report being targeted by antisemitism has remained flat, although more now believe it is a 'very serious' problem
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Opinion Netanyahu’s plan for endless war must force a reckoning for American Jews
Israel's longest-serving prime minister has made it impossible to feel uncomplicated support for the country
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Fast Forward Hundreds ‘flood’ NYC roadways and block tunnel to protest Rafah invasion
Protesters briefly took over the tunnel to Grand Central Station
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Food A unique Ethiopian-Israeli cafe in Harlem becomes certified kosher and vegan
“It’s a beautiful way to celebrate Jewish diversity," said the cafe's owner
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News For Israel’s reservists, heading home from Gaza doesn’t always mean getting back to real life
The intensity of the fighting in Gaza means that returning home isn’t an easy thing to do
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Fast Forward ‘Baby killer’: Vandals target Jewish Dallas City Council member’s home
'Folks, you're going to need to stop sitting on the sidelines thinking everything will be ok,' Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn said. 'Things are not ok.'
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News Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s selection as JTS commencement speaker roils graduating class
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Culture An Israeli genocide scholar looks to Israel’s history to understand ‘what went wrong’
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Holy Ground A Jewish farmer broke ground on a synagogue in an Illinois cornfield. His neighbors showed up to help.
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News Protesters picket Manhattan synagogue over Israel real estate sale, testing Mamdani and new law
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