‘Star Wars’ Princess Carrie Fisher’s Religion

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Religion is losing its footing in the United States Gallup's ongoing research on religion shows that the influence of religion in the U.S. society

Yeshiva University Museum’s Textile and Jewelry Exhibit Showcases Jewish Life

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Marion Pritchard, Woman Who Saved 150 Jews During the Holocaust, Dies at 96

Marion Pritchard risked her own life to rescue Jews from the Nazis. Marion Pritchard died on December 11 from cerebral arteriosclerosis. She was 96.

Christian ‘Daily Show’ Host Trevor Noah had a Bar Mitzvah

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How a Deaf Hillel Director is Helping Deaf Jews Connect to Their Religion

Deaf Jewish Hillel Director is helping the hard of hearing understand their faith in an inclusive community. Himself having grown up as a deaf

President Obama Signs Bill Specifically Granting Atheists Protection Against Persecution

The Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act will not only protect the rights of the religious, but of the non-religious too and prevent

20 Years of PBS Show ‘Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly’ Come to an End Feb. 24, 2017

The PBS show Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly to air final episode in 2017. The award-winning weekly public television series, Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly is

Which Religious Groups are the Most Educated?

Muslims and Hindus are the lowest educated groups, but both are making gigantic leaps in increasing their education levels. The most highly educated are