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Religious-Themed “Zoo” in Brooklyn May Close If Rabbi Can’t Find Donors
When you come across the Torah Animal World exhibit, you may find it looks similar to a zombie version of Noah’s Ark. It consists of 350…
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Religious Attendance Could Make For an Economically Richer Country
It’s being discovered that religious attendance can be fruitful to the American economy. A large body of research work on economic, health, and educational benefits and…
Entertainment
Pew Research Center Publishes “Portrait of Jewish Americans” Infographic
Pew Research Center has released a new infographic, Portrait of Jewish Americans, as a supplement to their Survey of Jewish Americans published in October. Click here…
Buddhism
Winter Holiday Series: Bodhi Day
Yesterday, December 8, marked Bodhi Day. Bodhi Day is a holiday celebrated by members of the Buddhist religion. The holiday marks the day Siddhartha Guatauma became…
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Beer Artwork Leaves A Bitter Taste in Hindu Mouths
Brookvale Union Brewery, an Australian brewing company and Asheville Brewing Company in Asheville, North Carolina have come under scrutiny for depicting religious Hindu deities on its…
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“Love” Ad Sparks Hate Crime Against Sikh Model
Seeing graffiti in tunnels and subways is not an uncommon sight in NYC but it is quite unusual to witness a flared up cultural and commercial…
Entertainment
Winter Holiday Series: Hanukkah
Hanukkah, also known as the both the Feast of Dedications and the Festival of Lights, is a well known holiday in the Jewish religion. The name…
Entertainment
Everything You Wanted to Know About Hasidic Jews’ Clothing But Were Afraid to Ask
StyleLikeU, a multimedia blog whose tagline is “freedom of expression through personal style”, is producing a series called Uniforms, in which they feature groups who dress…
Catholicism
President Kennedy’s Catholic Faith: How it Helped Shape His Political Views
Last week marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of American President John F. Kennedy. His assassination shocked the world and left a nation bereft. However,…
Catholicism
The Vatican Unveils Newly Restored Paintings and Causes a Stir
Last week, the Vatican showed the public the first glimpse of its newly restored frescoes, which are situated in the Catacombs of Priscilla. The Catacombs of…
Bahá'í Faith
Winter Holiday Series: Day of the Covenant
Left: The only US Bahá’í house of worship, in Illinois. Right: `Abdu’l-Bahá, the oldest son of the founder of the Bahá’í faith. The Day of the…
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Winter Holiday Series: The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Devotees count donations at the site where Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur was killed in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam. This Sunday, November 24, Sikh…