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Emil Kalin wins Mendele Prize for Yiddish Literature 2026 (Sep 2, 2026 02:33 PM - Forward.com – All)דער תּּל-אָבֿיבֿער שטאָטראַט האָט די וואָך אַנאָנסירט, אַז דער ייִדישער שרײַבער עמיל קאַלין האָט זוכה געווען צו באַקומען דעם מענדעלע-פּּריז פֿאַר ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. דעם פּרײַז טיילט די שטאָט אויס יעדע פֿיר יאָר פֿאַר בעלעטריסטיק, ליטעראַטור־קריטיק אָדער אַנדערע בײַטראָגן צו דער ייִדיש־ליטעראַטור. דעם פּריז האָט מען אים געגעבן אין שײַכות מיט זײַן לעצטן ראָמאַן, „צוזאַמענבראָך“ (2025),... The post Emil Kalin wins Mendele Prize for Yiddish Literature 2026 appeared first on The Forward .
Brussels Airlines workers threaten strike over flights to Israel, citing ethical objections (Sep 2, 2026 01:55 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — A Belgian union has threatened to strike against Brussels Airlines for compelling staff to work on flights to Israel, saying that anyone with “safety or conscientious objections” should be able to refuse. ACV Puls, Belgium’s largest trade union, said on Tuesday that the company was breaking previous agreements to rely on volunteers for... The post Brussels Airlines workers threaten strike over flights to Israel, citing ethical objections appeared first on The Forward .
Haiti saved Jewish lives then. Our silence is not an option now. (Sep 2, 2026 01:12 PM - Forward.com – All)
In the late 1930s, as Nazi Germany intensified its persecution of Jewish people and the warning signs of a far darker future became increasingly clear, Jewish families searched desperately for countries willing to receive them. While many nations turned their backs, Haiti did not. It issued life-saving visas and offered them safe haven. Nearly 90... The post Haiti saved Jewish lives then. Our silence is not an option now. appeared first on The Forward .
‘Israel is politics’: Was a woman kicked out of a salon for supporting Israel or being Israeli-American? (Sep 2, 2026 11:00 AM - Forward.com – All)
An Israeli-American woman who was denied service at a Northern Virginia eyebrow salon is now taking legal action against the business. The Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law is filing a civil rights complaint on behalf of Jessica Walton, who was at Karimi Brows in Alexandria, Virginia, on Aug. 6 when Fatana Karimi, the... The post ‘Israel is politics’: Was a woman kicked out of a salon for supporting Israel or being Israeli-American? appeared first on The Forward .
Vance meets with Temple Israel rabbi on Michigan visit (Sep 2, 2026 09:46 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Vice President JD Vance recently met with representatives of Temple Israel in Michigan to offer “his support in the wake of the attack on our community,” clergy from the synagogue told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Vance’s Monday meeting with representatives of the suburban Detroit synagogue that had been attacked by a terrorist in... The post Vance meets with Temple Israel rabbi on Michigan visit appeared first on The Forward .
Spain’s prime minister blames Israel, Russia for disinformation around Ceuta border crisis (Sep 2, 2026 09:43 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Monday that Israel and Russia spread disinformation about Spain’s migration policy after a rush of migrants arrived in Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in North Africa. Over 72,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta between July 30 and July 31, with at least 100 people dying in... The post Spain’s prime minister blames Israel, Russia for disinformation around Ceuta border crisis appeared first on The Forward .
What would a far-right win in Germany’s east mean for Jews? (Sep 2, 2026 09:34 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Germany’s far right is heading to a historic win in the eastern federal state of Saxony-Anhalt, with plans of overhauling society to foster national pride and reject the country’s “guilt complex” over the Holocaust. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is predicted to win an election on Sept. 6. It seeks an absolute... The post What would a far-right win in Germany’s east mean for Jews? appeared first on The Forward .
Sen. Markey, a progressive critic of Israel, projected to win Massachusetts Democratic primary in a landslide (Sep 2, 2026 08:29 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Massachusetts progressive Sen. Ed Markey, a sharp critic of Israel, is projected to beat the more moderate Rep. Seth Moulton by a wide margin on Tuesday, securing the Democratic nomination for the upcoming U.S. Senate race. The Associated Press called the race just a half hour after polls closed, at 8:31pm, when Markey... The post Sen. Markey, a progressive critic of Israel, projected to win Massachusetts Democratic primary in a landslide appeared first on The Forward .
Queen Esther would want Jews to save humanity at their own expense, said Michigan’s attorney general. Would she? (Sep 2, 2026 12:33 AM - Forward.com – All)
Queen Esther has been name-checked not once, but twice in the last week by sitting politicians in New York and Michigan in addresses to Jewish constituents. The first reference passed largely without notice. The second caused a national Jewish uproar. Promising better protections for the Jews of New York, Governor Kathy Hochul said Friday night... The post Queen Esther would want Jews to save humanity at their own expense, said Michigan’s attorney general. Would she? appeared first on The Forward .
She was elected the first Jewish president of the Catholic Biblical Association. Then came the hate. (Sep 1, 2026 08:33 PM - Forward.com – All)
When Amy-Jill Levine was elected president of the Catholic Biblical Association earlier this month, she faced vicious backlash. Those who opposed her election couldn’t exactly point to a lack of qualifications. Levine has written dozens of books on the New Testament, taught a New Testament course at the prestigious Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, served... The post She was elected the first Jewish president of the Catholic Biblical Association. Then came the hate. appeared first on The Forward .
Northeast Philadelphia says goodbye to its last Jewish deli (Sep 1, 2026 04:26 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — PHILADELPHIA — After running the family deli for several decades, Steve Stein says his 83-year-old legs were telling him it was time to call it quits. But it wasn’t only that. The neighborhood has totally changed since his dad, Mike, first took over the business more than 60 years ago. Back then Northeast... The post Northeast Philadelphia says goodbye to its last Jewish deli appeared first on The Forward .
For graphic novelist Joann Sfar, drawing after Oct. 7 was a way to put stones on Jewish graves (Sep 1, 2026 01:00 PM - Forward.com – All)
For many Jews, the morning of Oct. 7 remains seared into memory. In Joann Sfar’s case, it was also the day of his birthday party, which included “as many Muslims as Jews,” he told me. Amidst tragedy, Sfar felt a profound gratitude for life, which seemed especially precious. It was a day of fear and... The post For graphic novelist Joann Sfar, drawing after Oct. 7 was a way to put stones on Jewish graves appeared first on The Forward .
Christian lawmakers want Trump to fast-track Jewish Canadians to the U.S. Tulsa says it’s ready. (Sep 1, 2026 11:59 AM - Forward.com – All)
Eitan Israelov, 34, was noshing on bagels and coffee at a co-working space in downtown Tulsa, when he met the city’s mayor, Monroe Nichols. Israelov and his family — wife, Nicole, 31, and their two children, Liam, 10, and Melody, 8 — were among nearly 50 Canadian Jews who traveled to Oklahoma in February, part... The post Christian lawmakers want Trump to fast-track Jewish Canadians to the U.S. Tulsa says it’s ready. appeared first on The Forward .
California lawmakers pass bills to address antisemitism, deem ‘Jewish’ an ethnicity, and protect religious observance (Sep 1, 2026 10:57 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — California is poised to become the first state to deem “Jewish” an ethnic and racial identity, after lawmakers gave final approval to the groundbreaking legislation on Monday. The SB 1387 bill, which would expand the definition of ethnicity “to include Jewish identity” in demographic data collection, will now head to the governor’s desk.... The post California lawmakers pass bills to address antisemitism, deem ‘Jewish’ an ethnicity, and protect religious observance appeared first on The Forward .
Massachusetts progressive Markey, a longtime Israel critic, expected to rout centrist challenger (Sep 1, 2026 10:18 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Massachusetts incumbent and Israel critic Sen. Ed Markey, 80, is expected to handily fend off the more moderate 47-year-old Rep. Seth Moulton on Tuesday, in the state’s Democratic Senate primary. Although polls project that Markey, a progressive stalwart, will retain his seat, this race began as a neck-and-neck battle between the old and... The post Massachusetts progressive Markey, a longtime Israel critic, expected to rout centrist challenger appeared first on The Forward .
‘Jews.com’ is posted on billboards across NYC — meet the Messianic Jewish preacher putting them up (Sep 1, 2026 10:00 AM - Forward.com – All)
Billboards have been popping up around New York City, with a simple, if cryptic, message: Jews.com. There are several across from the Barclay’s Center in downtown Brooklyn. There’s one on the Upper East Side. Another looms over a highway. If you visit the site, however, you won’t find information about Judaism, at least not as... The post ‘Jews.com’ is posted on billboards across NYC — meet the Messianic Jewish preacher putting them up appeared first on The Forward .
Dara Horn’s bitter syllabus for solving antisemitism (Sep 1, 2026 10:00 AM - Forward.com – All)
The Final Solution to the Jewish Question: A Love Story for the Living By Dara Horn Simon & Schuster, 384 pages, $30 A few days after I started reading Dara Horn’s new book, I was called a “kike” for the first time to my face. It was a sunny afternoon and I was wearing my... The post Dara Horn’s bitter syllabus for solving antisemitism appeared first on The Forward .
Vance courts Jewish Republicans, but leaves Tucker Carlson ties unanswered (Sep 1, 2026 09:38 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — LAS VEGAS – Vice President JD Vance emphasized the importance of the American-Israel relationship, pinned rising antisemitism on immigration, and sidestepped a question about podcasters like Tucker Carlson, during a highly-anticipated, closed-doors appearance at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual summit on Monday. Vance’s appearance came at a moment when a number of Jewish... The post Vance courts Jewish Republicans, but leaves Tucker Carlson ties unanswered appeared first on The Forward .
At Jewish Republican summit, GOP casts midterms as a battle against DSA (Sep 1, 2026 08:46 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — LAS VEGAS – Speakers at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual convention at the Venetian Resort cast the upcoming midterm elections as a battle against not just the Democratic Party, but specifically its left-wing Democratic Socialists of America faction. “A Democrat majority in November is not just a political setback for our party and... The post At Jewish Republican summit, GOP casts midterms as a battle against DSA appeared first on The Forward .
Israel and Greece ink defense deal to protect against regional threats (Sep 1, 2026 08:42 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Israel and Greece finalized on Monday a $3.5 billion deal providing the Hellenic Republic with a multilayered antimissile system designed to protect the European Union country against aerial attacks from nations such as Iran and Turkey. It is one of the largest defense export deals in the history of the Jewish state. The... The post Israel and Greece ink defense deal to protect against regional threats appeared first on The Forward .
Christian lawmakers want Trump to fast-track Jewish Canadians to the U.S. Tulsa says it’s ready. (Sep 1, 2026 08:40 AM - Forward.com – All)
Eitan Israelov, 34, was noshing on bagels and coffee at a co-working space in downtown Tulsa when he met the city’s mayor, Monroe Nichols. Israelov and his family — wife, Nicole, 31, and their two children, Liam, 10, and Melody, 8 — were among nearly 50 Canadian Jews who traveled to Oklahoma in February, part... The post Christian lawmakers want Trump to fast-track Jewish Canadians to the U.S. Tulsa says it’s ready. appeared first on The Forward .
He was a privileged Jewish kid from NYC’s Upper East Side. Donald Trump was his greatest invention. (Aug 31, 2026 07:31 PM - Forward.com – All)
American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump By Kai Bird with Susan Goldmark Scribner, $32, 528 pages By the beginning of the new millennium, Roy Cohn, the red-baiting scourge of the McCarthy hearings, lived largely in the pages of U.S. history books, trotted out on occasion to illustrate how America... The post He was a privileged Jewish kid from NYC’s Upper East Side. Donald Trump was his greatest invention. appeared first on The Forward .
Trump wants to remake Washington — Hitler tried to do the same to Berlin (Aug 31, 2026 06:03 PM - Forward.com – All)
“It was natural that I also followed my passion for architecture. My faith increased that after many years my dreams would become reality. I was firmly convinced that I would win fame as a builder.” –Adolf Hitler “I own buildings. I’m a builder; I know how to build. Nobody can build like I can build.”... The post Trump wants to remake Washington — Hitler tried to do the same to Berlin appeared first on The Forward .
John Galliano bows out of Met exhibition as backlash over antisemitism mounts (Aug 31, 2026 04:21 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — John Galliano withdrew from a planned exhibition of his work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in response to a rapidly escalating controversy over the museum’s decision to honor the fashion designer despite his history of antisemitic and racist remarks. Galliano said Monday that, after discussions with the Met and others involved in... The post John Galliano bows out of Met exhibition as backlash over antisemitism mounts appeared first on The Forward .
Julie Moos Named as the Forward’s New Editor-in-Chief & Chief Content Officer (Aug 31, 2026 03:58 PM - Forward.com – All)
The Forward today announced the appointment of Julie Moos as Editor-in-Chief & Chief Content Officer. This newly created executive position merges newsroom leadership with audience strategy, positioning the nation’s premier independent Jewish news outlet to accelerate digital growth and serve audiences across platforms. The appointment was announced by Forward Publisher & CEO Rachel Fishman Feddersen.... The post Julie Moos Named as the Forward’s New Editor-in-Chief & Chief Content Officer appeared first on The Forward .
Julie Moos named as the Forward’s New Editor-in-Chief & Chief Content Officer (Aug 31, 2026 03:58 PM - Forward.com – All)
The Forward today announced the appointment of Julie Moos as Editor-in-Chief & Chief Content Officer. This newly created executive position merges newsroom leadership with audience strategy, positioning the nation’s premier independent Jewish news outlet to accelerate digital growth and serve audiences across platforms. The appointment was announced by Forward Publisher & CEO Rachel Fishman Feddersen.... The post Julie Moos named as the Forward’s New Editor-in-Chief & Chief Content Officer appeared first on The Forward .
Julie Moos named as the Forward’s new Editor-in-Chief & Chief Content Officer (Aug 31, 2026 03:58 PM - Forward.com – All)
The Forward today announced the appointment of Julie Moos as Editor-in-Chief & Chief Content Officer. This newly created executive position merges newsroom leadership with audience strategy, positioning the nation’s premier independent Jewish news outlet to accelerate digital growth and serve audiences across platforms. The appointment was announced by Forward Publisher & CEO Rachel Fishman Feddersen.... The post Julie Moos named as the Forward’s new Editor-in-Chief & Chief Content Officer appeared first on The Forward .
Republican Mike Rogers is the Senate candidate Democrats need to save their party (Aug 31, 2026 11:03 AM - Forward.com – All)
Many progressive Michiganders – especially in the Jewish community – will hold their nose and vote for Democratic Senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed despite his association, friendship and political partnership with antisemitic streamer Hasan Piker. Many will hold their nose because El-Sayed has called Israel a “rogue” state, refusing to recognize the Jewish State of Israel... The post Republican Mike Rogers is the Senate candidate Democrats need to save their party appeared first on The Forward .
Randy Fine denounces ‘rise of Islam in America’ in address to Republican Jewish confab (Aug 31, 2026 10:16 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — LAS VEGAS — Jewish far-right firebrand Randy Fine attacked Muslim politicians in the Democratic party as he addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual summit on Sunday night. There were many denouncements of democratic socialist politicians at the gathering’s gala dinner, but the Florida congressman’s criticism was the most pointed as he addressed, what... The post Randy Fine denounces ‘rise of Islam in America’ in address to Republican Jewish confab appeared first on The Forward .
‘All of us have to bring down violence wherever we see it,’ El-Sayed says following address to Jewish Democrats (Aug 31, 2026 08:30 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — BIRMINGHAM – Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he wished he could retract his past comments regarding a synagogue attack, speaking with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency minutes after he issued his second apology in as many days to the Jewish community in the Wolverine State. “If I had the opportunity to take... The post ‘All of us have to bring down violence wherever we see it,’ El-Sayed says following address to Jewish Democrats appeared first on The Forward .
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