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He should speak at AIPAC. Jodi Rudoren Culture Jewish Mardi Gras? Seth Rogovoy Fast Forward Sanders at debate: I’m proud of being Jewish, but Netanyahu a ‘reactionary racist’ 20% of European survey participants say secret Jewish cabal runs the world NFL Draft prospect Jerry Jeudy wears a Star Of David necklace because his nickname is ‘Jeu’ Carnival parade in Spain features Nazi uniforms, trains with crematoria Top Stories from The Forward Fast Forward Sanders at debate: I’m proud of being Jewish, but Netanyahu a ‘reactionary racist’ Aiden Pink Fast Forward Sanders at debate: I’m proud of being Jewish, but Netanyahu a ‘reactionary racist’ Aiden Pink February 25, 2020 “The real problem is that you have two groups, who both believe God gave them the same piece of land,” Mike Bloomberg said. Culture Fascinated by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — and exploiting it Talya Zax Culture Fascinated by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — and exploiting it Talya Zax February 25, 2020 I don’t know if I’ve ever read a more exhausting book than Colum McCann’s “Apeirogon.” Culture March 26-29: San Francisco: Jodi at Reboot Ideas Festival Forward Staff Culture March 26-29: San Francisco: Jodi at Reboot Ideas Festival Forward Staff February 25, 2020 Jodi Rudoren will speak on a Reboot panel called “Israel Therapy”, giving voice to questions and concerns on the future of Israel Opinion Letter | Celebrating Israel is a vital part of Jewish education - and American experience Jonathan A. Greenblatt Opinion Letter | Celebrating Israel is a vital part of Jewish education - and American experience Jonathan A. Greenblatt February 25, 2020 Our Jewish day schools teach our children to love America and to treasure the state of Israel. The two are not mutually exclusive. Fast Forward Carnival parade in Spain features Nazi uniforms, trains with crematoria Cnaan Liphshiz Fast Forward Carnival parade in Spain features Nazi uniforms, trains with crematoria Cnaan Liphshiz February 25, 2020 The procession in Campo de Criptana near Madrid also had dancers dressed as concentration camp prisoners waving Israeli flags. Fast Forward MSNBC’s Chris Matthews apologizes for comparing Bernie Sanders’ Nevada win to Nazi invasion Josefin Dolsten Fast Forward MSNBC’s Chris Matthews apologizes for comparing Bernie Sanders’ Nevada win to Nazi invasion Josefin Dolsten February 25, 2020 Critics are calling for the resignation of the “Hardball” host. Culture Diagnosing Anti-Semitism as a virulent disease Simi Horwitz Culture Diagnosing Anti-Semitism as a virulent disease Simi Horwitz February 25, 2020 In France, Great Britain, Hungary and America, filmmaker Andrew Goldberg finds four mutations of anti-Semitism. Opinion Letter | My Jewish day school teaches derech eretz, not dual loyalties Blake Fox Opinion Letter | My Jewish day school teaches derech eretz, not dual loyalties Blake Fox February 25, 2020 Every seven days, a class known as Israel Seminar is held, where we discuss social problems in Israel, including the treatment of Ethiopian Jews. Fast Forward Mike Pence will address AIPAC’s annual conference for 4th straight year Marcy Oster Fast Forward Mike Pence will address AIPAC’s annual conference for 4th straight year Marcy Oster February 25, 2020 The vice president’s appearance was announced hours after the Israel lobby said multiple Democratic leaders would be attending. Culture An intimate tribute to Rachel Cowan, trailblazing rabbi PJ Grisar Culture An intimate tribute to Rachel Cowan, trailblazing rabbi PJ Grisar February 25, 2020 “I just want her spirit to live on. She did so much good in the world and film is an amazing medium that can just ripple out.” Fast Forward Four babies got herpes from ‘oral suction’ at their circumcisions Marcy Oster JTA Fast Forward Four babies got herpes from ‘oral suction’ at their circumcisions Marcy Oster February 25, 2020 JTA “The spread of neonatal herpes through ritual circumcision is a public health risk.” Culture Tony Randall at 100 — Once a Rosenberg, always a Rosenberg Benjamin Ivry Culture Tony Randall at 100 — Once a Rosenberg, always a Rosenberg Benjamin Ivry February 25, 2020 A persistent spoofing of the search for roots of psychic trouble was at the core of Randall’s career success. National News Mayor Bloomberg didn’t schmooze, but Jewish Dems liked him — and still do Aiden Pink National News Mayor Bloomberg didn’t schmooze, but Jewish Dems liked him — and still do Aiden Pink February 24, 2020 New York’s Jewish community leaders respected the fact that Bloomberg’s staff was approachable, even if he wasn’t. Fast Forward Malaysia’s anti-Semitic Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad resigns Marcy Oster Fast Forward Malaysia’s anti-Semitic Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad resigns Marcy Oster February 24, 2020 The world’s oldest leader at 94, he has described Jews as “hook-nosed” and blamed Israel for the unrest in the Middle East. Fast Forward Former Democratic candidate Marianne Williamson endorses Bernie Sanders Marcy Oster Fast Forward Former Democratic candidate Marianne Williamson endorses Bernie Sanders Marcy Oster February 24, 2020 Williamson also endorsed Sanders in his 2016 run and believes he can beat Donald Trump in November. Culture Auschwitz Museum objects to ‘Hunters’ over invented Nazi atrocities PJ Grisar Culture Auschwitz Museum objects to ‘Hunters’ over invented Nazi atrocities PJ Grisar February 24, 2020 The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum has accused Amazon’s Nazi revenge series “Hunters” of recklessly inventing a Holocaust atrocity. Breaking News Bernie Sanders slammed for not attending AIPAC Molly Boigon Breaking News Bernie Sanders slammed for not attending AIPAC Molly Boigon February 24, 2020 “We flatly reject Senator Sanders’ smears of AIPAC and will attend its Policy Conference in greater numbers than ever before.” Fast Forward After White House lobbying, ICE agrees not to deport fraudster Israeli rabbi Aiden Pink Fast Forward After White House lobbying, ICE agrees not to deport fraudster Israeli rabbi Aiden Pink February 24, 2020 It’s rare for ICE to agree not to deport immigrant criminals. But the agency made an exception after Orthodox groups lobbied the White House. 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