Letters from the Editor
Let’s tell the whole truth when talking about the antisemitism envoy
IfNotNow’s campaign against Abe Foxman unfairly ignores his turnaround on Trump — echoing half-truths about Israel too often taught in Jewish schools
Our synagogue’s Big Idea: shakshuka, scones, maybe a little singing
Running a restaurant is a ton of work. But if you like to cook — and to schmooze — it’s also a ton of fun.
How Springsteen’s Super Bowl ad and David Schoen’s yarmulke are connected
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What’s a Snow Day? Another conundrum of our new normal
With kids in virtual school, should there still be Snow Days? Maybe it’s more about giving everybody a break than navigating treacherous roads.
Ella Emhoff isn’t Jewish (and she doesn’t want to talk about it)
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‘West Wing’ to Trump White House: Invoke the 25th Amendment
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Jacob Kornbluh joins the Forward as part of newsroom hiring push
Now, we are very proud to announce that Kornbluh is joining the Forward as our Senior Political Correspondent. He will lead our coverage of this year’s local elections in New York City; the early days of the Biden Administration; and the repercussions of Israel’s fourth national elections in two years, scheduled for March.
A TikTok Hanukkah miracle — and your weekend reads
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What to do about Hanukkah 2020? Count your miracles
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‘Let’s say yes!’ and other lessons from our Zoom Mitzvah
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