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Two women race to save Persian Jewish music before it fades (Apr 5, 2026 01:59 PM - Forward.com – All)In the 1950s, Younes Dardashti, a Jewish man from Tehran’s Jewish ghetto, became one of Iran’s most celebrated singers. As the country underwent rapid secularization under the Shah, Jewish communities that had long been pushed to the margins found new opportunities. Dardashti’s piercing, unmistakable voice filled Iranian airwaves, exclusive concert halls and the Shah’s palace,... The post Two women race to save Persian Jewish music before it fades appeared first on The Forward .
Passover liberation and US liberty both summon us to remember and renew (Apr 5, 2026 01:58 PM - Forward.com – All)
At our campus Seder this week, I found myself talking to a student about Passover as a holiday of memory. She seemed puzzled and asked me to explain. The Seder plate, the ritual of reclining, and the talk of freedom, I told her, were all meant as reminders of enslavement in Egypt. Of course, she... The post Passover liberation and US liberty both summon us to remember and renew appeared first on The Forward .
70 years ago, this Jewish choreographer predicted our epidemic of loneliness and isolation (Apr 4, 2026 01:30 PM - Forward.com – All)
When the dance begins, they are all onstage together. But they are each very much alone. In the opening vignette of Anna Sokolow’s “Rooms,” there are eight chairs scattered across the stage and eight performers who inhabit them — like city apartments squished so close together yet keeping their occupants apart. No one makes eye... The post 70 years ago, this Jewish choreographer predicted our epidemic of loneliness and isolation appeared first on The Forward .
Gene Shalit, a mensch with a personality as big as his mustache, turns 100 (Apr 3, 2026 07:07 PM - Forward.com – All)
The television entertainment personality Gene Shalit, who celebrated his centenary on March 25, semaphored a Jewish appearance for decades to viewers of NBC’s early morning gabfest The Today Show. With his Jew-fro hairstyle that fascinated celebrity interviewees and his abundant mustache that outdid Groucho Marx’s mere greasepaint simulacrum, Shalit was one of a kind. Born... The post Gene Shalit, a mensch with a personality as big as his mustache, turns 100 appeared first on The Forward .
How a song about the food chain became a Seder mainstay (Apr 3, 2026 07:05 PM - Forward.com – All)
I’m almost positive I heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly before the father who bought a goat for two zuzim. This occurred to me a few years ago while riding in my sister’s minivan. My niece was in her car seat fidgeting with a toy that plays a catalogue of public domain... The post How a song about the food chain became a Seder mainstay appeared first on The Forward .
Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media (Apr 3, 2026 04:02 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — A Connecticut Catholic school has issued punishments in connection with a series of antisemitic social media posts about the school’s hockey rivals last month, The New York Times reported. Posts associated with fans of Fairfield College Preparatory School disparaged the New Canaan Rams ahead of their March 23 game, which the Rams won,... The post Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media appeared first on The Forward .
Pro-Palestinian rally at Buchenwald memorial is shut down by German authorities (Apr 3, 2026 02:58 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — German authorities have shut down a planned pro-Palestinian vigil at the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp memorial after a fierce outcry. The rally was slated for April 12, marking the 81st anniversary of Buchenwald’s liberation by U.S. troops. But the city of Weimar said on Monday it would ban the event on the memorial... The post Pro-Palestinian rally at Buchenwald memorial is shut down by German authorities appeared first on The Forward .
Argentina designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization (Apr 3, 2026 01:57 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Argentina announced on Tuesday that it had designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, a move that was quickly praised by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. The move stems from Argentina’s decades-long investigations into the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, which killed 29 and injured more... The post Argentina designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization appeared first on The Forward .
This isn’t Barbra Streisand’s ‘Yentl’ — it isn’t I.B. Singer’s either (Apr 3, 2026 01:00 PM - Forward.com – All)
There’s an FAQ on the website of the London theater where the Kadimah Yiddish Theatre of Melbourne’s production of Yentl is running through April 16. The very first item reads: Is this a stage version of the 1983 musical film starring Barbara Streisand? No — the London production of Yentl is a play. It is... The post This isn’t Barbra Streisand’s ‘Yentl’ — it isn’t I.B. Singer’s either appeared first on The Forward .
Oct. 7 changed Howard Jacobson. But his new novel is as defiant as ever. (Apr 2, 2026 10:00 PM - Forward.com – All)
Howard Jacobson is a rarity in British public life: vocally, unabashedly Jewish. Jews have made fine contributions to British society, of course, but typically they haven’t done so with their Jewishness front and center, preferring to stow it away in the service of a vaguely-defined Britishness that still sees outward expressions of ethnic or religious... The post Oct. 7 changed Howard Jacobson. But his new novel is as defiant as ever. appeared first on The Forward .
In 1989, Harold Pinter and Jerry Schatzberg made the perfect Holocaust movie for 2026 (Apr 2, 2026 07:43 PM - Forward.com – All)
The first hint that Reunion is an unusual kind of Holocaust film comes from a music cue. An older man has traveled from New York City to Stuttgart, a trip that has clearly brought him immense psychological pain. His flashbacks to Nazi marches lead us to assume he lived in the German city during Adolf... The post In 1989, Harold Pinter and Jerry Schatzberg made the perfect Holocaust movie for 2026 appeared first on The Forward .
3 more men arrested in London arson of ambulances owned by Jewish emergency service (Apr 2, 2026 06:34 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Three more men have been arrested in London in connection with a series of fires on ambulances owned by the Jewish emergency service corps Hatzola, London’s Metropolitan Police Service announced on Wednesday. Two British men, ages 20 and 19, and a 17-year-old dual British and Pakistani citizen were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy... The post 3 more men arrested in London arson of ambulances owned by Jewish emergency service appeared first on The Forward .
Influencer Myron Gaines performs Nazi salute, denies Holocaust death toll at Ohio University event (Apr 2, 2026 06:24 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — The influencer Myron Gaines visited Ohio University last Thursday as part of a national campus tour, performing a Nazi salute and claiming that the Holocaust’s death toll had been purposefully distorted. Seated at a table on the campus of Ohio University wearing a hoodie that read “Let Em Cook – Oy Vey,” a... The post Influencer Myron Gaines performs Nazi salute, denies Holocaust death toll at Ohio University event appeared first on The Forward .
Democrats to weigh resolution condemning AIPAC, fueling concerns about ‘undercurrent of antisemitism’ (Apr 2, 2026 02:11 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — The Democratic National Committee is set to consider a resolution at a meeting next week that “condemns the growing influence” of AIPAC. The resolution also condemns large-scale outside spending in elections generally but calls out only the pro-Israel lobby specifically, even as other lobbies are pouring similar sums into trying to influence election... The post Democrats to weigh resolution condemning AIPAC, fueling concerns about ‘undercurrent of antisemitism’ appeared first on The Forward .
Stitched in faith, woven in memory, these precious artifacts bind Jews to their history (Apr 2, 2026 02:00 PM - Forward.com – All)
The red stitching has long since faded, and the hand-woven linen has softened from white to ivory. Embroidered with a menorah, a double-headed eagle, a lion, and a Magen David, the 18th-century Torah binder is simple in design yet rich in history. The binder is among 25 artifacts from London’s Memorial Scrolls Trust making their... The post Stitched in faith, woven in memory, these precious artifacts bind Jews to their history appeared first on The Forward .
Seder under sirens: Israelis mark Passover in the shadow of war with Iran (Apr 1, 2026 08:51 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — TEL AVIV — The day before Yael Ben Cnaan was set to take over ownership of Bishvil Flowers, a corner flower shop located in the upscale Lev Hair neighborhood, an Iranian cluster munition landed on the street outside. The March 9 impact shattered the store’s windows and left shrapnel holes in the walls.... The post Seder under sirens: Israelis mark Passover in the shadow of war with Iran appeared first on The Forward .
Israel closed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and set off a Holy Week firestorm (Apr 1, 2026 08:12 PM - Forward.com – All)
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week for Christians, the lead-up to Easter, when Christians believe that Jesus rose from the dead. Usually, it’s observed in large services with liturgical readings, where palm leaves are distributed to parishioners to commemorate the day that Jesus arrived in Jerusalem before his crucifixion. But this Holy Week,... The post Israel closed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and set off a Holy Week firestorm appeared first on The Forward .
The stories of Passover and Pittsburgh share a common humanity (Apr 1, 2026 07:23 PM - Forward.com – All)
At the heart of the Passover story is an act of courage that feels both ancient and urgent. Before the plagues, before the parting of the Red Sea, a man named Moses made a brave choice. Saved and raised by the Pharaoh’s daughter, he could have looked away from the suffering of others. But instead,... The post The stories of Passover and Pittsburgh share a common humanity appeared first on The Forward .
Seder subway stunt rolls Passover out in public — but watch that matzo ball soup (Apr 1, 2026 06:26 PM - Forward.com – All)
It was one of those only-in-New-York moments: Roughly 60 Jews packed into a muggy subway car, grape juice sloshing with every bump, preparing to hold a Passover Seder on the ride from Union Square to the Bronx. Given the tight quarters, the meal was surprisingly comprehensive, complete with a rabbi, Seder plate, the Four Questions,... The post Seder subway stunt rolls Passover out in public — but watch that matzo ball soup appeared first on The Forward .
AOC reportedly shifts on US aid to Israel, saying she opposes even defensive spending (Apr 1, 2026 06:02 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Rep. Alexandria Ocasia-Cortez reportedly told members of the Democratic Socialists of America on Tuesday night that she would oppose all U.S. aid to Israel, including for defensive weapons. The comments marked a reversal for the progressive congresswoman, who previously has opposed aid that would support offensive weapons but has backed allocations for defensive... The post AOC reportedly shifts on US aid to Israel, saying she opposes even defensive spending appeared first on The Forward .
Jewish basketball legend Amar’e Stoudemire to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame (Apr 1, 2026 04:11 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Amar’e Stoudemire, the American-Israeli basketball star who became a devout convert to Judaism after retiring, is reportedly headed to the hall of fame. Stoudemire will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 alongside Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers and WNBA legends Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, according... The post Jewish basketball legend Amar’e Stoudemire to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame appeared first on The Forward .
Trump, signaling that he wants to wind down war, will address nation on Iran Wednesday night (Apr 1, 2026 02:23 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — President Donald Trump will address the nation “to provide an important update on Iran” on Wednesday night, his press secretary announced late Tuesday. The speech comes one month into the joint U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which has caused death and destruction across the Middle East as well as global economic shocks including a... The post Trump, signaling that he wants to wind down war, will address nation on Iran Wednesday night appeared first on The Forward .
Jews paused Indiana’s abortion ban — by turning a religious freedom law against the evangelical right (Mar 31, 2026 09:52 PM - Forward.com – All)
When Elly Cohen chose to terminate her pregnancy in 2022, it aligned with her understanding of Jewish law that life begins at birth, not conception. Cohen and her husband were eager to give their then 4-year-old daughter a sibling. But her fetus had been diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a severe chromosomal disorder that, in most... The post Jews paused Indiana’s abortion ban — by turning a religious freedom law against the evangelical right appeared first on The Forward .
Scallion fights, soft matzo and other Passover traditions live on around the world (Mar 31, 2026 09:27 PM - Forward.com – All)
Indian Jews smear animal blood on their doors. Ethiopian Jews gorge on chickpeas. Iraqis dump wine after the meal. And matzo might be soft and squishy, depending on where in the world the recipe hails from. Adapting Passover to the cultures and conditions of the places where they lived is a practice Jews have sustained... The post Scallion fights, soft matzo and other Passover traditions live on around the world appeared first on The Forward .
For Passover, an interactive map brings the haggadah down to earth (Mar 31, 2026 09:24 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — In 2024, as Alon Gildoni and his brother-in-law, Ron Milo, prepared for Passover in Israel, they asked themselves a puzzling question: Where did the events described in the haggadah actually take place? But what started as a casual curiosity, including a rough sketch on the back of an envelope of the ancient Israelites’... The post For Passover, an interactive map brings the haggadah down to earth appeared first on The Forward .
Mayor of Bath, England, resigns after amplifying idea that Jewish ambulance arson was a ‘false flag’ attack (Mar 31, 2026 09:21 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — The mayor of Bath, in southwestern England, resigned from his post Monday after drawing criticism for amplifying the idea that the London arson of ambulances owned by a Jewish emergency service was a “false flag” attack. “I have been made aware that I have reposted or replied to some posts which have never... The post Mayor of Bath, England, resigns after amplifying idea that Jewish ambulance arson was a ‘false flag’ attack appeared first on The Forward .
Penn must turn over list of Jewish employees to Trump administration, federal judge rules (Mar 31, 2026 09:19 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the University of Pennsylvania must turn over lists of Jewish employees as part of the Trump administration’s investigation into antisemitism on its campus. The ruling marked a significant blow to the school and its Jewish leadership, who submitted court filings opposing the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s... The post Penn must turn over list of Jewish employees to Trump administration, federal judge rules appeared first on The Forward .
The Passover lesson we need most after devastating years of war (Mar 31, 2026 08:41 PM - Forward.com – All)
During my family’s Passover seder we will drip wine from our glasses as we recite each plague suffered by the Egyptians, a tradition that partly symbolizes regret at the suffering of innocents. Perhaps the most fundamental lesson of Passover, as Rabbi Lauren Metzger wrote in 2025, is that “you must have empathy for others because... The post The Passover lesson we need most after devastating years of war appeared first on The Forward .
Jewish communities can help save trans lives — here’s how (Mar 31, 2026 05:59 PM - Forward.com – All)
In the 16 months since the 2024 election, the lives of hundreds of thousands of transgender, nonbinary and intersex people in the United States have been upended. A new survey shows that, during that time period, 9% of the country’s transgender population moved from one U.S. state to another over concerns for their personal safety.... The post Jewish communities can help save trans lives — here’s how appeared first on The Forward .
Why the ‘No Kings’ marches reminded me of Germany in 1933 (Mar 31, 2026 04:45 PM - Forward.com – All)
Germany’s parliamentary election on March 5, 1933 was the most fateful in the nation’s history, securing Hitler’s hold on power and launching 12 years of despotic rule and, eventually, a world war. Like Germany nearly a century ago, as the United States enters the campaign season for our midterm elections, we too stand at destiny’s... The post Why the ‘No Kings’ marches reminded me of Germany in 1933 appeared first on The Forward .
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