In the Forward’s opinion section, you’ll find analysis and essays from diverse corners of the Jewish world.
To pitch an opinion piece, email our Opinion Editor, Talya Zax.
In the Forward’s opinion section, you’ll find analysis and essays from diverse corners of the Jewish world.
To pitch an opinion piece, email our Opinion Editor, Talya Zax.
Israel has become a defining fact of Jewish life for Zionist and anti-Zionist Jews alike
Mass shootings are seemingly disparate, but almost all mass shooters are motivated by bigoted extremism that festers online
How many Jewish babies in Highland Park will be named in honor of people who were murdered?
Our nation is held hostage by its worship of guns. Jewish teachings point us toward action.
The US investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh’s death won’t silence Israel’s critics — or defenders
Allowing abortion in certain cases is not the same as allowing abortion at will, writes the director of public affairs for Agudath Israel of America
A cantor mourns the loss of innocence she felt as a child who grew up in one of the safest cities in the country
The first July 4 parade since 2019 promised a return to normalcy. Instead, it began a surreal, traumatizing ordeal.
The settler movement is the true victor in the latest debacle over ice cream
The ruling walks the line between ensuring all citizens are both free to exercise their faith and free from religious coercion.
The recent Supreme Court ruling allowing a coach to pray on the field makes it even harder to advocate for minority-faith students
As many Jews double down on confronting climate change, we must accept both the brokenness and wholeness of this painful time
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