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April 29, 2021 I'm a subscriber Log in Events Give Donate Legacy giving Support Yiddish Subscribe Subscribe FAQ Give a gift News Culture Opinion Life Yiddish News Antisemitism rises among Hispanic Miami’s right wing Jordan Levin Scribe: Community voices The day my son’s ashes arrived in the mail Ira Rifkin News Meet the 97-year-old British-Israeli man who holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest journalist Sam Sokol Fast Forward Dallas temple fires rabbi accused of ‘sexually predatory behavior,’ launches own investigation Florida sees drastic increase in antisemitic incidents in 2020 Eric Schneiderman has law license suspended for a year over abuse of women Jewish policy umbrella calls China’s treatment of its Muslim Uyghur minority ‘genocide’ Top Stories from The Forward Fast Forward Florida sees drastic increase in antisemitic incidents in 2020 Sarah Brown Fast Forward Florida sees drastic increase in antisemitic incidents in 2020 Sarah Brown April 28, 2021 “The first step in addressing a societal problem is acknowledging it for what it actually is.” Culture How Jewish TikTokers are trying to reclaim an antisemitic trend Mira Fox Culture How Jewish TikTokers are trying to reclaim an antisemitic trend Mira Fox April 28, 2021 “Fiddler on the Roof” is a beloved Jewish musical, but now it’s fueling an antisemitic caricature on TikTok. Opinion Even ‘apartheid’ doesn’t capture fullness of our Palestinian suffering. But it helps. Muhammad Shehada Opinion Even ‘apartheid’ doesn’t capture fullness of our Palestinian suffering. But it helps. Muhammad Shehada April 28, 2021 No words can capture the agony of despairing friends and loved ones, who every day feel alive only by the lack of death. Sponsored Creating the freedom to thrive Sponsored by American Federation of Teachers Sponsored Creating the freedom to thrive Sponsored by American Federation of Teachers Our country built a robust middle class before, and we can do so again. Fast Forward Eric Schneiderman has law license suspended for a year over abuse of women Asaf Shalev Fast Forward Eric Schneiderman has law license suspended for a year over abuse of women Asaf Shalev April 28, 2021 No criminal charges were brought against the former NY Attorney General. Fast Forward Jewish policy umbrella calls China’s treatment of its Muslim Uyghur minority ‘genocide’ Ron Kampeas Fast Forward Jewish policy umbrella calls China’s treatment of its Muslim Uyghur minority ‘genocide’ Ron Kampeas April 28, 2021 The JCPA calls on its members to speak out and work with other communities ‘to create a grassroots atrocity prevention movement.’ Culture How Blake Bailey embodied Philip Roth’s spirit — and betrayed his legacy Talya Zax Culture How Blake Bailey embodied Philip Roth’s spirit — and betrayed his legacy Talya Zax April 28, 2021 That Roth’s biographer was apparently more concerned about his ethics when it came to literal objects than to women is, in its own painful way, apt. Fast Forward Scott Stringer accused of sexual harassment Jacob Kornbluh Fast Forward Scott Stringer accused of sexual harassment Jacob Kornbluh April 28, 2021 The mayoral candidate denies allegations leveled less than two months before the Democratic primary. Fast Forward Boston Jewish council votes against removing ZOA group accused of elevating ‘white supremacist voices’ Asaf Shalev Fast Forward Boston Jewish council votes against removing ZOA group accused of elevating ‘white supremacist voices’ Asaf Shalev April 28, 2021 At issue were comments that the ZOA’s national leader, the prominent conservative activist Morton Klein. News News outlet sues to get Brooklyn Yeshiva investigation documents THE CITY News News outlet sues to get Brooklyn Yeshiva investigation documents THE CITY April 28, 2021 Culture The youngest Yiddish ‘Fiddler’ cast member on making a new tradition Samantha Hahn Culture The youngest Yiddish ‘Fiddler’ cast member on making a new tradition Samantha Hahn April 28, 2021 “We all reveled in the beauty, anticipation, frustration, excitement, and joy of learning the opening number with our entire cast.” Fast Forward Elie Wiesel’s bust will be featured in the National Cathedral. He may (or may not) be the first Jew to get the honor. Ron Kampeas Fast Forward Elie Wiesel’s bust will be featured in the National Cathedral. He may (or may not) be the first Jew to get the honor. Ron Kampeas April 28, 2021 ‘It’s reminder for everyone who walks through those doors of the reality of the Holocaust and what happened,’ said Rev. Randy Hollerith. Sponsored LISTEN: 2NJB Podcast — Monthly Recap: A Success Story, A Crime Story and A Tragic Story Sponsored by Two Nice Jewish Boys Sponsored LISTEN: 2NJB Podcast — Monthly Recap: A Success Story, A Crime Story and A Tragic Story Sponsored by Two Nice Jewish Boys LISTEN: 2NJB Podcast — Monthly Recap: A Success Story, A Crime Story and A Tragic Story Fast Forward NYC mayoral candidates recommit to fighting antisemitism amid ‘troubling’ new data Jacob Kornbluh Fast Forward NYC mayoral candidates recommit to fighting antisemitism amid ‘troubling’ new data Jacob Kornbluh April 28, 2021 The Democratic contenders speak out as ADL audit shows New York State leading the nation in documented antisemitic incidents. Fast Forward United Orthodox voting bloc in Borough Park endorses Andrew Yang for mayor Jacob Kornbluh Fast Forward United Orthodox voting bloc in Borough Park endorses Andrew Yang for mayor Jacob Kornbluh April 27, 2021 A coalition of Hasidic sects suggest Yang earned the endorsement for his bold stances in defense of the Orthodox community in New York Culture Norton pulls Philip Roth biography from print after author accused of sexual assault Irene Katz Connelly Culture Norton pulls Philip Roth biography from print after author accused of sexual assault Irene Katz Connelly April 27, 2021 Multiple women came forward with accusations against Philip Roth biographer Blake Bailey. News Analysis: Why Biden’s attempt to return to the nuclear deal with Iran is not causing alarm … yet Jacob Kornbluh News Analysis: Why Biden’s attempt to return to the nuclear deal with Iran is not causing alarm … yet Jacob Kornbluh April 27, 2021 There’s reason to believe the American Jewish community won’t be torn apart by the revival of the 2015 agreement. Fast Forward LGBTQ students sue Yeshiva University for discrimination Simone Somekh Fast Forward LGBTQ students sue Yeshiva University for discrimination Simone Somekh April 27, 2021 Yeshiva University has received ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ in state funds and benefits, according to the suit. More Stories and Breaking News From The Forward. 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