IN-PERSON / ONLINE

Israel and Diaspora Jewry in a Post-October 7 World

SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 2024 | 1:30 P.M. ET

PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Looking back on the past year in Israel, arguably one of the most turbulent in the country’s history, our panel will discuss how the relationship between Israel and the global Jewish community has evolved, especially after the October 7 attack and the outbreak of war. Examining the different perspectives from across continents, journalist Matti Friedman, Jodi Rudoren, and Rabbi Zuckerman will discuss the long-term ripples of the situation and the future of Israel-Diaspora relations.

ONLINE

Behind the Bylines | Reporting from Israel After Oct. 7

TUESDAY, FEB. 6, 2024 | 7 P.M. ET / 4 P.M. PT

This event is exclusive to Silver, Gold and Platinum+ Members. Please use your Forward membership email to register. If you have questions or not sure of your membership level? Email membership@forward.com.

The events of October 7 are a moment that has divided Israeli society – and much of the Jewish world – into “before” and “after.”

Three Forward journalists — Editor-in-Chief Jodi Rudoren, Opinion Editor Laura E. Adkins and Senior Political Reporter Jacob Kornbluh — each reported from Israel during the first two months of the conflict. They spoke to officials, citizens and soldiers. They visited the devastated kibbutzim, Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square, and the Knesset. Together, they’ll share their experience of reporting from Israel now and their thoughts on what may come next.

IN-PERSON

Jewish Journalism in a Time of Crisis

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. ET

THE FRANKEL FAMILY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, PINECREST, FLORIDA

Join Jodi Rudoren and Ilene Prusher for an illuminating conversation about how the Forward and the rest of the Jewish news ecosystem is covering the Israel-Hamas war and its repercussions in the U.S., including rising antisemitism and clashes over free speech on college campuses.

ONLINE

Jewish Deli and Yiddish Cooking in a TikTok World

TUESDAY, FEB. 27, 2024 | 1 P.M. ET / 10  A.M. PT

Today many young people are creating and sharing short cooking videos through social media channels like TikTok. For Jews from non-traditional or non-religious backgrounds this has become a fun way to engage with their Jewish identity.

Join us as we explore TikTok’s potential in sharing Yiddish cooking with people around the globe, with renowned chefs Jeffrey Yoskowitz (Gefilteria), Shannon Sarna Goldberg (The Nosher), Jeremy Umansky (Larder: A Curated Delicatessen & Bakery) and food and travel writer Joe Baur.

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