Gabe Friedman
By Gabe Friedman
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Fast Forward Netanyahu swears in new government, giving far-right figures key roles
His stunning return to power is complete, with the help of figures once relegated to the far-right fringes of Israeli politics
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Fast Forward Leonard Cohen’s 1973 Yom Kippur War concerts to be dramatized in TV series by ‘Shtisel’ writer
The series, based on a 2022 book, will be filmed in Israel in 2024
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Fast Forward From Jack Antonoff to Doja Cat to Flora Purim, this year’s Jewish Grammy nominees span every genre
Jews from across the rap, rock, classical, soundtrack and audiobook worlds are up for awards
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Fast Forward Weeks after taking fire from ADL, Adidas to partner with it on fighting antisemitism in sports
The ADL was one of the many Jewish organizations to call out Adidas for its lack of action before parting ways with Kanye West
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Fast Forward BBC’s report on antisemitic Hanukkah attack had ‘significant editorial failings,’ government regulator finds
The broadcaster’s report originally said that Jews who were accosted on a bus had uttered anti-Muslim slurs. Multiple investigations found that that was likely a misinterpretation
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Fast Forward Charles Barkley calls out NBA’s Jewish commissioner for not disciplining Kyrie Irving over antisemitism controversy
Sports pundits are turning up the heat on the NBA and the controversial star player, calling out the Brooklyn Nets for a lack of disciplinary action
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Fast Forward As vote is tallied, Netanyahu appears headed for more sweeping victory than expected
With over 80% of the vote counted, Netanyahu’s bloc looks to have well over the 61 seats needed to form a coalition
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Fast Forward Israel exit polls predict narrow win for Netanyahu with help of surging right-wing bloc
Early polls have been known to be skewed compared to the final vote tally, which will be counted through Tuesday night
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