Jewish sites reported 31 threats Monday; more than 100 in ’17
Desecration of grave sites at cemeteries in Philadelphia and outside St. Louis. Swastikas etched on cars in Miami Beach. Bomb threats forcing evacuation of Jewish community centers.
Another wave of intimidation targeting Jewish communities swept...
The Mobileye deal: Start-up Nation or Torn-up Nation?
The largest ever purchase of an Israeli tech company was announced yesterday. Intel is taking over Mobileye for $15 billion. A hefty sum. A notable achievement. First and foremost, it is the achievement of...
Bernie Sanders Embraces His New Jet Ski Role In The Trump Era
After the general election, senator Bernie Sanders was asked to reach out to America. So he undertook a national tour — on jet skis.
At a crowded waterside meeting with reporters he was voluble in...
Israel stuns Taiwan to stay unbeaten in world baseball tourney
Israel’s national baseball team clobbered Taiwan 15-7 Tuesday, racing off to a 2-0 start in the country’s first-ever appearance in the World Baseball Classic.
Powered by strong hitting and capped by a three-run homer by...
Fault Lines, New Podcast
Fault Lines, the Forward’s not-to-be-missed new podcast, launches today on iTunes. As a fan of the Forward, you can help us get the word out.
Why does Fault Lines matter? Because you’ll hear two people...
A Dominican development project inspired by the sad history of the Evian Conference
With the intention of rescuing the history of Sosua and the attempt to save 100,000 Jews by offering them refuge in the Dominican Republic, the government of this country and Hugh Baver are working...
Talking To Machines As If They Were People
One of the cores ideas consistently discussed in this column has been mirroring. A baby reaches out to his mother to satisfy his needs and his mother’s response to him is based on how...
Immigrants Enrich This Country
Imagine you have had a good life with a stable job and family. Then, imagine that your life turns upside down, be it from war, religious persecution, or social unrest, and you have to...
Jewish couple raise alpacas in Descanso
“David is a unicorn”, said Amy Alyeshmerni, referring to David Kabbai, her partner of six years in life, love, and business. ”Here is a man who owns a ranch, loves animals, and wants us...
Will the U.S. and Canada leave Mexico behind?
America and Canada dropped their first hints that they could strike a new trade deal without Mexico. And Mexico suggested that it's not interested in any deal that puts it at a disadvantage.
President Trump's...