Reporters' Roundtable


Alan Gross Plot Thickens; Hasidic-Inspired Fashion

Staffers discuss revelations about Alan Gross, the Jewish American aid worker imprisoned in Cuba and why one gorgeous member of the British royal family wears a Hasidic coat.Read More


BDS Goes Mainstream; Jew Behind the Bug

Staffers discuss how the BDS movement hopes to go mainstream, the Jewish engineer behind the Bug and the failing health of a 101-year old Orthodox rabbi.Read More


Toddler's Tragic Struggle; Jews Going GOP; Bibi's Win

Staffers discuss little Ayelet Galena’s tragic struggle, why Jews may be moving toward the Republican Party, and Benjamin Netanyahu’s win in Israeli primary elections.Read More


Egypt's Brotherhood; Newt and Saul

Staffers discuss Egypt’s powerful Muslim Brotherhood. Plus, Newt Gingrich’s prospects in the GOP primary and why he keeps talking about a guy named Saul Alinsky.Read More


Reporters' Roundtable: Orthodox and Gay

Steve Greenberg, an Orthodox rabbi, discusses his decision to hold a commitment ceremony for two men. Staffers also discuss Iran and the exclusion of women.Read More


Reporters' Roundtable: Fayyad, College Presidents

Forward editor Jane Eisner discusses her interview with Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad and staffers talk about how Jewish college presidents are handling the Israel debate.Read More


Reporters' Roundtable: GOP Showdown, Natalie's Assets

Forward staffers square off on Natalie Portman, look at what’s ahead in the Republican presidential race and consider the case of a supposed savior of Jews during the Holocaust.Read More


Reporters' Roundtable: Ron Paul Backlash; Top 11 Stories

This week, staffers discuss the backlash against Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, clashes in Israel over gender segregation and our list of 2011’s top stories.Read More


Reporters' Roundtable: Jack Abramoff's Redemption; J Street Blues; Best of 2011

This week staffers take a look back at the best in Jewish culture, Jack Abramoff’s attempt at redemption and J Street’s trouble getting accepted by mainstream Jewish institutions.Read More


Reporters' Roundtable: D.A. Stonewalls; Many Mushkies

Staffers discuss the Brooklyn District Attorney’s refusal to name Orthodox Jews arrested for sex abuse, why there are so many women named Chaya Mushka and the best Jewish cookies.Read More