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They stand at a podium on a stage, both wearing a piece of tape on their shirt with number 320 on it
Posted inBay Area

Watch American-Israeli hostage family Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin bring the DNC to tears

by Forward August 22, 2024September 2, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin brought the Israel-Hamas war […]

Jan, played by Joe Cole, and Miep, played by Bel Powley, embrace in "A Small Light." (Photo/Courtesy National Geographic)
Posted inTV & Film

A new Miep Gies show hails Anne Frank’s protector — but ignores the collaborators

Mira Fox by Mira Fox and Forward May 9, 2023
Dr. Steve Feldman, pictured on a trip to the West Bank, was denied payment from the state of Arkansas for refusing to sign a pledge promising not to boycott Israel. (Photo/Forward-Courtesy Feldman)
Posted inU.S.

This Jewish doctor refused to sign a pledge opposing BDS — so he didn’t get paid

by Adam Kovac and Forward May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Sen. Dianne Feinstein walks to the Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol Building, Feb. 13, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Anna Moneymaker-Getty Images)
Posted inOpinion

Of course Dianne Feinstein doesn’t want to go. Neither did Moses.

Rob Eshman by Rob Eshman and Forward May 8, 2023
Eric Fingerhut, head of the Jewish Federations of North America, speaks at the organization’s 2019 conference. (Photo/Courtesy Jewish Federations of North America)
Posted inU.S.

JFNA conference meant to celebrate Israel’s 75th may be overwhelmed by protests

Arno Rosenfeld by Arno Rosenfeld and Forward April 20, 2023April 20, 2023
Armen Nahapetian as a young Beau and Zoe Lister-Jones as a young Mona in "Beau Is Afraid." (Photo/Courtesy of A24)
Posted inFilm

‘Beau Is Afraid’ isn’t Jewish ‘Lord of the Rings’ — it’s way worse

PJ Grisar by PJ Grisar and Forward April 19, 2023
Midge goes to Rockefeller Center in the final season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
Posted inTV & Film

In its final season, ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ saves itself by having more fun

Mira Fox by Mira Fox and Forward April 18, 2023April 18, 2023
American Jewish University in Bel Air, California. (Photo/Wikimedia-Cbl62 CC BY-SA 3.0)
Posted inCalifornia

Former rabbinical students complain to Conservative movement about sexism at LA seminary

Louis Keene by Louis Keene and Forward April 18, 2023
Left: the cover of “Impossible Takes Longer.” Right: Daniel Gordis (Photo/Yoram Reshef Studios-Courtesy)
Posted inBooks

Is having a Jewish state worth it? A new book provides a case for optimism

Laura E. Adkins by Laura E. Adkins and Forward April 14, 2023
Rabbi Isaiah Rothstein, (left) heads the Jewish Federation of North America’s diversity work, will lead the tour. (Photo/JFNA)
Posted inU.S.

First national federation trip to Israel for Jews of color

Arno Rosenfeld by Arno Rosenfeld and Forward April 13, 2023

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