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6/22/2021 Edit  

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a Book About Superman’s Jewish History!

The new book “Is Superman Circumcised? The Complete Jewish History of the World’s Greatest Hero” explores Superman’s Jewishness.

By Esther D. KustanowitzFor The Forward

5/25/2021 Edit  

What If We Could Resolve Holocaust Trauma Through a Video Game?

A new documentary explores how the trauma of survivors is inherited and asks the burning question: What does the Holocaust have to do with me?

By Mira FoxFor The Forward

5/12/2021 Edit  

Pew’s New Study of American Jews Reveals Widening Divides

Highlights of the 248-page “American Jews in 2020,” which was released this week.

By Arno RosenfeldFor The Forward

4/21/2021 Edit  

Jewish Groups Cheer Chauvin Verdict

Jewish groups call for systemic change in the wake of the trial.

By Marie-Rose SheinermanFor The Forward

4/21/2021 Edit  

The Derek Chauvin Verdict Isn’t Justice, but It’s a Start

Holding police accountable will never be synonymous with justice.

By Tema SmithFor The Forward

4/19/2021 Edit  

The Jewish Netflix Show You Haven’t Heard About Yet

After learning France is about to legalize pot, a down-on-his-luck entrepreneur and his family race to turn their butcher shop into a marijuana café.

By Irene Katz ConnellyFor The Forward

4/13/2021 Edit  

“Shtisel” Gives Surprisingly Progressive Picture of Abortion

Abortion, surrogacy and touchy issues of co-parenting and remarriage shape the series this season.

By Mira FoxFor The Forward

4/1/2021 Edit  

The Anti-Racist Progress the Jewish Community Has, and Hasn’t, Made

Rav Tiferet Berenbaum is the director of congregational learning and programming at Temple Beth Zion in Brookline.

By Maya ShwayderFor The Forward

3/30/2021 Edit  

Biden, Harris, Doug Emhoff Speak at White House Passover Celebration

The virtual event was hosted by second gentleman Douglas Emhoff, the first Jewish spouse of a U.S. president or vice president.

By Marie-Rose SheinermanFor The Forward

3/30/2021 Edit  

Fourth Season of “Shtisel” Seems Likely

While Netflix has yet to officially announce a fourth season of the popular Israeli series, it certainly seems likely.

By Benyamin CohenFor The Forward

3/1/2021 Edit  

How Should We Process 500,000 American COVID Deaths?

We turned to rabbis across the country for their wisdom on how we should mourn those lost to the pandemic and how we should move forward.

By Zachariah SippyFor The Forward

3/1/2021 Edit  

A Rabbi Moves Holocaust Survivors to Front of Vaccination Line

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Congregation Kehillath Israel vaccinated 120 people, including two 101-year-old Holocaust survivors.

By Linda MatchanFor The Forward

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