This is the Forward’s coverage of the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
America at 250
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Fast Forward Trump national Shabbat divides America’s Jews ahead of National Mall prayer rally
Some are embracing the boost for Judaism's central practice. Others say it's an avatar of Christian nationalism
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Culture Trump announced a national Shabbat — and a giant celebration of Christianity the very next day
Shabbat 250 is followed by Rededication 250, a large event on the National Mall featuring Christian nationalist speakers
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Books This graphic novel illustrates the story of America’s first Jewish congregation — pirates and all
‘Remnants’ tells the story of the 23 Jews who fled Brazil and established Shearith Israel in New York
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Culture On the small island of St. Eustatius, the Jewish community turned the tide of the American Revolution
'The First Salute' exhibit at the Weitzman Museum in Philly sheds light on the Jewish history of St. Eustatius and its impact on America
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Opinion Passover liberation and US liberty both summon us to remember and renew
Democracy, like the Haggadah’s account of the Jews’ escape from slavery, requires continuous participation
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Opinion For 250 years, American Jews have answered prejudice with defiance
Starting with the Revolution, writes a historian, Jews publicly rebutted wartime slander and asserted their place in the American story.
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Opinion New York’s Israel Day parade was a shanda — but not because of Mamdani
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Opinion Mamdani has made ample efforts for Jews. How come no one is telling that story?
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News Nearly half of young U.S. Jews want to replace Israel with binational state, poll finds
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News Floyd Mayweather showered cash on Jewish causes — and now he’s suing their ‘Robin Hood’ alleging $175 million got diverted
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Fast Forward At the Vatican with Chicago’s mayor, a rabbi gave Pope Leo a White Sox kippah
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Fast Forward Finalists announced for lucrative Jewish literary award
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News A decaying historic farmhouse finds a savior in Chabad
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Opinion A staggering act of antisemitic hate proves the danger of Israel’s death penalty