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A book attempts to present a sketch of capitalism in Pakistan, what form it takes, what class structure prevails in society...

Our species' unique awareness of our own mortality can create a nagging sense that we are wasting our time – but leaning into the fact that our time is finite can transform the way we approach life

“. . . People are now more likely than ever to bypass religion altogether and to look toward popular culture for guidance."

What is the link between anxiety about death and Russian President Vladimir Putins decision to invade Ukraine? A Seattle-based organization is hosting a webinar Friday to discuss the connection. The Ernest Becker Foundation seeks to advance understanding of its namesakes Pulitzer Prize-winning book "The Denial of Death." Fridays webinar starts at 10 a.m. Sheldon Solomon, professor of psychology at Skidmore College and a panelist for the webinar, said Beckers ideas about terro...

Editor’s note: In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Forward is resurfacing some of our recent coverage related to the Black-Jewish experience and racial justice. This article originally appeared in June, 2020. There has long been a very stale debate in the Jewish community over how to partner with Black America for change. One side, let’s call them Farrakhan Jews, is leery of giving whole-hearted support to movements and activists whom they fear harbor anti-Semitic or anti-Isra...

To revist this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. The other day, I was sitting on a park bench at the playground with my son, agonizing over a work issue. Had I come off as rude on that Zoom call? Maybe I shouldn’t have been so emphatic. I pulled out my phone to send a quick apology. Just then, a notification popped on my screen: Don’t forget, you’re going to die. I stared at it for a second, jarred. Don’t forget, you’re going to die. I suddenly didn’t care as much...