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a man waves, surrounded by supporters holding "Danke" signs
Posted inWorld

Far-right party founded by former Nazis wins Austrian election

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer September 30, 2024September 30, 2024
Arab Israeli journalist Yanal Jabarin at Cafe Sira in Jerusalem, where he befriended Hersh Goldberg-Polin. (Rob Eshman/Forward)
Posted inOpinion

He’s a Muslim Israeli who was close with Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Now he’s mourning his friend — and seeking change

Rob Eshman by Rob Eshman September 27, 2024September 27, 2024
Pro-Israel Jews say the queer dating scene has become a minefield since Oct. 7. (Image by Mira Fox/Forward)
Posted inU.S.

A different closet: Queer Zionists navigate the post-Oct. 7 dating scene

Louis Keene by Louis Keene September 27, 2024September 27, 2024
Shayna Dollinger, photographed on the campus of American Jewish University and its Ziegler rabbinical school before transferring away to a different rabbinical school. (Photo/JTA-Courtesy)
Posted inReligion

Investigation clears Ziegler rabbinical school deans of ethics code allegations

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev September 27, 2024September 27, 2024
Jakoby Gershman teeing off at Peacock Gap. (Joshua Gershman)
Posted inSports

North Bay teen golfer makes two holes-in-one within days

Gabe Fisher by Gabe Fisher September 26, 2024September 26, 2024
a black man in a suit walks
Posted inAnalysis

Why antisemitic politicians pose a quandary for Jewish leaders

Arno Rosenfeld by Arno Rosenfeld September 26, 2024September 26, 2024
a man in a suit argues with a man draped in an Israeli flag
Posted inBay Area

Architect of Israeli judicial coup hounded off stage by unusual mix of protesters at Berkeley

by Judy Maltz and J. Staff September 25, 2024December 18, 2024
Members of the Reform community Shirat Ha-Yam celebrate Passover in Odesa, Ukraine. (Courtesy Elena Izmailova)
Posted inUncategorized

Jewish communities in Ukraine get a lifeline from Peninsula synagogue

by Sue Fishkoff September 25, 2024September 26, 2024
Then-President Donald J. Trump presents the Medal of Freedom, Nov. 16, 2018, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Amy Rossetti)
Posted inPolitics

Who are the Jews in Trump’s inner circle?

by Jacob Kornbluh September 25, 2024September 25, 2024
Named the Afghan Liturgical Quire, some believe it is the oldest Jewish book in existence. (Museum of the Bible)
Posted inHistory

Museum of the Bible unveils world’s ‘oldest Jewish book’ in new exhibit

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

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