Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

March 06, 2015 The Forward Today

Stripped of a Lifeline BY JOSH NATHAN-KAZIS FEGS dumped millions into a for-profit tech subsidiary even as its own finances went south. By doing so, did the Jewish social service charity kill its own chances of surviving? With Friends Like These BY J.J. GOLDBERG Republicans want Jewish support to block a nuclear deal with Iran. J.J. Goldberg warns that the GOP has a bigger agenda in mind — and the planet’s future hangs in the balance. His Play About Nothing BY JESSE OXFELD Larry David has always been concerned with etiquette. Jesse Oxfeld ponders how to politely respond to the comic legend’s hugely hyped — and completely mediocre — Broadway debut. Featured Blog Post 'Because...I'm Jewish' BY ANNE COHEN Move over Sam Horowitz — we’ve found the new king of bar mitzvah videos. John Legend, Pharrell. This one’s got it all. Stick around to the end. You won’t be disappointed. Breaking News Palestinian Car Attacker Hurts 5 in Jerusalem Is WhatsApp Now Kosher for Hasids? Jeffrey Epstein Charity Eyed by N.Y. Prosecutor Egan, N.Y. Archbishop With 'Cool' Ties to Jews, Dies This Week's Highlights Raising the Stakes EDITORIAL: Benjamin Netanyahu gave us great political theater. He also raised the stakes in his battle with the White House on Iran — and that could be dangerous for all of us. Ready To Fast — and Shpiel BY ABIGAIL POGREBIN Purim is, hands down, the biggest party of the Jewish year. As Abigail Pogrebin prepares to celebrate, she reflects on the the sober fast that comes before the raucous revelry. Mordechai Goes to Congress BY SIGAL SAMUEL AND ANNE COHEN When Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about Iran, he couldn’t resist drawing a parallel to the Purim story. We, in turn, couldn’t resist imagining the holiday in Bibi terms. Enjoy! What Did Jon Think? BY DAVE GOLDINER What did Jon Stewart think about Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress? Let’s just say you don’t want the kids to watch this one — or your rabbi. Connect with us!