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Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the Israeli politician who could dethrone Netanyahu? (Jun 19, 2026 01:11 PM - Forward.com – All)Until recently, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett appeared to be the opposition figure best positioned to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s election this fall. But a new contender has emerged: Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israel Defense Forces chief of staff, whose newly formed Yashar! (“Straight!”) party is rapidly gaining popularity. According to Israel’s public broadcaster... The post Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the Israeli politician who could dethrone Netanyahu? appeared first on The Forward .
My father was my hero and, when he was dying, I wrote this song for him (Jun 19, 2026 01:00 PM - Forward.com – All)
I was 18 when my dad discovered a lump on his neck. He’d been doing sit-ups with my mom in their bedroom. He was 49 years old. First, a word about my dad. It’s sad when anyone’s parent dies, more so when they are still young. Tragic when your dad is your hero. If I... The post My father was my hero and, when he was dying, I wrote this song for him appeared first on The Forward .
Trump nominee defends college cartoon of Jewish student with devil horns at Senate hearing (Jun 18, 2026 11:55 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — President Donald Trump’s pick for general counsel of the agency that oversees federal workers’ labor rights testified in Congress on Wednesday that he does not believe a cartoon he published in college that depicted a Jewish student with devil horns was antisemitic. Charlton Allen appeared at the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and... The post Trump nominee defends college cartoon of Jewish student with devil horns at Senate hearing appeared first on The Forward .
Former antisemitic activist Lucas Gage explains to Jewish podcast why he left the movement (Jun 18, 2026 11:51 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — In July 2024, X suspended antisemitic influencer Lucas Gage for six months for making “repeated and clear calls for violence.” This month, Gage was in Lakewood, New Jersey, explaining to two Jewish interviewers why he no longer considers himself an antisemite. “It’s like a disease. I’m serious. It was like this compulsion and... The post Former antisemitic activist Lucas Gage explains to Jewish podcast why he left the movement appeared first on The Forward .
This year’s biggest World Cup upset came from its most Jew-ish team (Jun 18, 2026 11:45 PM - Forward.com – All)
Cape Verde, an island nation of about 530,000 people off the coast of Africa, shocked soccer fans around the globe by holding Spain without a goal in their debut World Cup match this week. But Carol Castiel saw it coming. For the better part of four decades, Castiel has been working to document and preserve... The post This year’s biggest World Cup upset came from its most Jew-ish team appeared first on The Forward .
JD Vance: Israeli Cabinet shouldn’t be criticizing ‘only powerful ally’ left in the world (Jun 18, 2026 11:42 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Israeli critics of the Iran deal should be wary of alienating President Donald Trump, particularly given their country’s dependency on U.S. military aid, Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Thursday. “Donald J. Trump is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at... The post JD Vance: Israeli Cabinet shouldn’t be criticizing ‘only powerful ally’ left in the world appeared first on The Forward .
The latest victim of the culture war over Israel is a leftwing, lapsed Catholic Bible scholar (Jun 18, 2026 06:31 PM - Forward.com – All)
The flames of cultural boycott of all things Israeli, Zionist and/or Jewish continue to spread across the European continent. Yesterday, leftwing Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid was prevented from serving on the jury at next month’s international film festival in Marseilles. Though Lapid has loudly denounced the “genocide” in Gaza, his crime — apart from being... The post The latest victim of the culture war over Israel is a leftwing, lapsed Catholic Bible scholar appeared first on The Forward .
The latest victim of the culture war over Israel is a left-wing, lapsed Catholic Bible scholar (Jun 18, 2026 06:31 PM - Forward.com – All)
The flames of cultural boycott of all things Israeli, Zionist and/or Jewish continue to spread across the European continent. Yesterday, leftwing Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid was prevented from serving on the jury at next month’s international film festival in Marseilles. Though Lapid has loudly denounced the “genocide” in Gaza, his crime — apart from being... The post The latest victim of the culture war over Israel is a left-wing, lapsed Catholic Bible scholar appeared first on The Forward .
Antisemitic incidents in Germany remained elevated in 2025, fueled by rise-in far-right cases (Jun 18, 2026 05:28 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — BERLIN — The number of annual antisemitic incidents in Germany remains at a high, with right-wing extremism surging, according to a report issued Wednesday by the country’s leading antisemitism watchdog. An average of 24 antisemitic incidents per day were reported in Germany in 2025, totaling 8,725, about the same as in 2024, according... The post Antisemitic incidents in Germany remained elevated in 2025, fueled by rise-in far-right cases appeared first on The Forward .
The manosphere says women owe their husbands sex — Judaism says the opposite (Jun 18, 2026 02:23 PM - Forward.com – All)
The poll posted by writer Emily May on X asked: “Married women, have you ever said yes to sex because you didn’t want to deal with his moodiness if you said no?” Over 5,000 people responded. The majority — 72% — were men, despite the fact that the question was directed at married women. Manosphere... The post The manosphere says women owe their husbands sex — Judaism says the opposite appeared first on The Forward .
The manosphere says women owe their husbands sex. Judaism says the opposite (Jun 18, 2026 02:23 PM - Forward.com – All)
The poll posted by writer Emily May on X asked: “Married women, have you ever said yes to sex because you didn’t want to deal with his moodiness if you said no?” Over 5,000 people responded. The majority — 72% — were men, despite the fact that the question was directed at married women. Manosphere... The post The manosphere says women owe their husbands sex. Judaism says the opposite appeared first on The Forward .
Judaism requires men to offer sex to their wives. Why does the manosphere blame women for not getting laid? (Jun 18, 2026 02:23 PM - Forward.com – All)
The poll posted by writer Emily May on X asked: “Married women, have you ever said yes to sex because you didn’t want to deal with his moodiness if you said no?” Over 5,000 people responded. The majority — 72% — were men, despite the fact that the question was directed at married women. Manosphere... The post Judaism requires men to offer sex to their wives. Why does the manosphere blame women for not getting laid? appeared first on The Forward .
Judaism requires men to offer sex to their wives. Why does the manosphere blame women for men not getting laid? (Jun 18, 2026 02:23 PM - Forward.com – All)
The poll posted by writer Emily May on X asked: “Married women, have you ever said yes to sex because you didn’t want to deal with his moodiness if you said no?” Over 5,000 people responded. The majority — 72% — were men, despite the fact that the question was directed at married women. Manosphere... The post Judaism requires men to offer sex to their wives. Why does the manosphere blame women for men not getting laid? appeared first on The Forward .
Georgia’s Jewish senator called his newly minted GOP opponent an antisemite. Why? (Jun 18, 2026 08:59 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — After Rep. Mike Collins won a hard-fought Republican runoff election in Georgia Tuesday for the party’s Senate nomination in November, his opponent wasted no time going on the offensive. “Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate Mike Collins is a notorious bigot, antisemite, and extremist,” Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff posted on social media on Tuesday night.... The post Georgia’s Jewish senator called his newly minted GOP opponent an antisemite. Why? appeared first on The Forward .
Alex Bores’ supporters disagree on Israel. They agree on him. (Jun 17, 2026 11:23 PM - Forward.com – All)
(New York Jewish Week) — Alex Bores, who’s running to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler in Congress, is threading a very delicate needle. On the one hand, Bores, a two-term New York State Assembly member from the Upper East Side, has garnered support from a number of Jewish leaders and political moderates who tout his support... The post Alex Bores’ supporters disagree on Israel. They agree on him. appeared first on The Forward .
Organizers of London Israeli real estate fair apologize after West Bank properties surface despite denials (Jun 17, 2026 11:20 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Organizers of the Great Israeli Real Estate Event held in London on Sunday have apologized amid revelations that the event showcased offerings in the West Bank, contradicting their assurances that it would not. The owner of a real estate agency that had a booth at the event, meanwhile, told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency... The post Organizers of London Israeli real estate fair apologize after West Bank properties surface despite denials appeared first on The Forward .
Far-right YouTuber raises nearly $20K for Cornell student who said he was ‘not interested in working for a jew’ (Jun 17, 2026 11:15 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — A far-right extremist YouTuber who has said he wants to see “another Hitler” has raised more than $19,000 for a Cornell University student who told a potential employer that he was “not interested in working for a jew.” The message was written by 19-year-old Austin Franco, a member of Cornell’s class of 2028,... The post Far-right YouTuber raises nearly $20K for Cornell student who said he was ‘not interested in working for a jew’ appeared first on The Forward .
In Trump deal, Iran can have ballistic missiles and billions of dollars – but must give up nukes (Jun 17, 2026 11:14 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Iran will retain ballistic missiles but will never be allowed to have nuclear weapons, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, stressing that his deal opening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war with the Islamic Republic would save Israel from atomic destruction. “Think of what Israel is getting. They are not going to... The post In Trump deal, Iran can have ballistic missiles and billions of dollars – but must give up nukes appeared first on The Forward .
Alleged White House attack plot singled out officials seen as tied to pro-Israel groups, FBI says (Jun 17, 2026 11:14 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Suspects who planned to attack the White House over the weekend sought to target lawmakers who received money from pro-Israel groups, according to federal law enforcement officials. Five men were charged on Tuesday for allegedly plotting to kill government officials and others attending the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House on... The post Alleged White House attack plot singled out officials seen as tied to pro-Israel groups, FBI says appeared first on The Forward .
The boycott of Israel is increasingly targeting individuals (Jun 17, 2026 08:39 PM - Forward.com – All)
As Israel’s international pariah status grows, the movement intended to boycott and isolate the country is starting to target individual Israelis — including many with little or no connection to Israel’s actions, and in some cases those who are aligned with its international critics. Organizers of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, which seeks to... The post The boycott of Israel is increasingly targeting individuals appeared first on The Forward .
Rank Islamophobia in Congress is a crisis for American Jews (Jun 17, 2026 07:53 PM - Forward.com – All)
A growing caucus in the House of Representatives is targeting Muslims, and American Jews should be deeply concerned. The Sharia-Free America Caucus, established in December, now boasts more than 60 members, all of whom are Republican. In announcing its establishment, one of its founders, Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, warned that, “from Texas to every state... The post Rank Islamophobia in Congress is a crisis for American Jews appeared first on The Forward .
You’re wrong, Ken Paxton: Obviously God is nonbinary (Jun 17, 2026 07:09 PM - Forward.com – All)
We are living in a time of reactionary masculinism. Roaring back not only against wokeness and MeToo but against half a century of feminism and a century of women’s suffrage, conservative American men have reasserted a hyper-traditionalist, hyper-violent form of masculine dominance, from the UFC matches on the White House lawn to Pete Hegseth’s pastor... The post You’re wrong, Ken Paxton: Obviously God is nonbinary appeared first on The Forward .
Slovenia’s last Jewish institution endures through desecration and decay (Jun 17, 2026 05:17 PM - Forward.com – All)
On a Saturday morning last July, Robert Baruh Waltl watched two processions converge on central Ljubljana. From one direction, near the river, came a column of neo-Nazis chanting nationalist slogans chanting “Long live Slovenia.” From the other came pro-Palestinian marchers singing “from the river to the sea”. The city, he notes drily, is very small.... The post Slovenia’s last Jewish institution endures through desecration and decay appeared first on The Forward .
Lahmeyer, pastor who says Antichrist will be Jewish, heads to Oklahoma GOP runoff (Jun 17, 2026 02:09 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Jackson Lahmeyer, a pastor who supports Israel and believes the Antichrist will be Jewish, is headed to a runoff in his district’s Oklahoma congressional primary. The Donald Trump-backed Lahmeyer will face off against Mark Tedford, a member of the state House of Representatives from Tulsa, in the August runoff to decide who will... The post Lahmeyer, pastor who says Antichrist will be Jewish, heads to Oklahoma GOP runoff appeared first on The Forward .
Lahmeyer, pastor who says Antichrist will be Jewish, drops out of Oklahoma GOP runoff (Jun 17, 2026 02:09 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Jackson Lahmeyer, a pastor who supports Israel and believes the Antichrist will be Jewish, drew enough votes Tuesday to force a runoff in his district’s Oklahoma congressional primary. But on Wednesday, Lahmeyer announced that he was suspending his campaign “after prayerful consideration,” saying that he did “not want to be a distraction to... The post Lahmeyer, pastor who says Antichrist will be Jewish, drops out of Oklahoma GOP runoff appeared first on The Forward .
Democratic socialist whose Israel criticism ignited Jewish leaders’ concern leads D.C. mayoral primary vote (Jun 17, 2026 02:07 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — A democratic socialist who has sharply criticized Israel and pledged to defend Jews from antisemitism is in the lead in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for mayor in Washington, D.C., poising the nation’s capital to elect a progressive leader. Janeese Lewis George, a D.C. Council member, had received just over half of the 65% of... The post Democratic socialist whose Israel criticism ignited Jewish leaders’ concern leads D.C. mayoral primary vote appeared first on The Forward .
Toronto police say young people are being recruited online to shoot at synagogues (Jun 17, 2026 01:06 PM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — Police in Toronto announced on Tuesday that they believe young adults are being hired and paid online to shoot at local synagogues. The announcement follows a string of arrests in connection with shootings at a range of targets in the Canadian city, including multiple synagogues. “What we know is bad actors are using... The post Toronto police say young people are being recruited online to shoot at synagogues appeared first on The Forward .
Feds investigating antisemitism allegations at American Psychological Association (Jun 17, 2026 11:21 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is opening an antisemitism investigation into the American Psychological Association, the largest professional organization for mental health professionals, the agency announced Wednesday. The investigation stems from several complaints by Jewish and Israeli psychologists alleging that the association has promoted or failed to discipline anti-Israel activism... The post Feds investigating antisemitism allegations at American Psychological Association appeared first on The Forward .
In Britain, a Jewish Culture Month aims to move the conversation beyond Oct. 7 (Jun 17, 2026 01:07 AM - Forward.com – All)
(JTA) — In the almost three years since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas invasion of Israel, Great Britain has seen “a relentless focus on everything to do with the Jewish community in the public domain, and it’s about antisemitism or Israel,” said Adam Ma’anit, the communications manager for the Board of Deputies of British Jews.... The post In Britain, a Jewish Culture Month aims to move the conversation beyond Oct. 7 appeared first on The Forward .
This Jewish activist was arrested and deported for her book ‘Lesbian Love.’ 100 years later, will NYC apologize? (Jun 16, 2026 06:48 PM - Forward.com – All)
In 1926, New York City police arrested Eve Adams, a Polish-Jewish immigrant who ran a lesbian bar in Greenwich Village, for the crime of being gay. The formal charges were more euphemistic. Officially, Adams was charged with disorderly conduct — that is, flirting with an undercover police officer who had entrapped her, and obscenity, for... The post This Jewish activist was arrested and deported for her book ‘Lesbian Love.’ 100 years later, will NYC apologize? appeared first on The Forward .
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