Forwarding the News is on vacation and will return to your inbox on January 2. Until then, we hope you'll enjoy this newsletter with today's news and features.
 

OUR LEAD STORY

Opinion

The LA fires torched my grandfather Arnold Schoenberg’s legacy — and the site of a rich Jewish emigre history

By E. Randol Schoenberg

News

How did the ADL conclude that Elon Musk didn’t give a Nazi salute? It isn’t saying.

By Andrew Lapin

FAST FORWARDS

Brief items of the News and the Schmooze

Yiddish Word of the Year

I’m sorry! 

Learn serious expressions of forgiveness, and ironic phrases like “don't do me any favors!”

Opinion

A dramatic inauguration, and a spectacular hostage release: What’s behind the theater of Trump 2.0?

By Pini Dunner

Culture

From WWII Amsterdam, a deeply disturbing story of Dutch complicity with the Nazis

By Gary Lucas

 

Support Independent Jewish Journalism

Now more than ever, American Jews need news they can trust, with reporting driven by truth, not ideology. Support the Forward’s work with your donation.
Donate Today
If you’ve received this newsletter in error, our apologies! You can update your email preferences, or email us at help@forward.com and we’ll update our records.
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
This email was sent to newsletter@newslettercollector.com Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe. If you value the Forward’s journalism, support our work with a contribution.

View our Privacy Policy and our Terms & Conditions
Copyright (C) 2025 The Forward Association. All rights reserved.
The Forward Association · 125 Maiden Lane, 8th floor · New York, NY 10038-4912 · USA
 ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏