Judaism
Today Jews Celebrate Lag B’Omer
A look into the customs of Lag B’Omer Lag B’Omer also referred to as Lag BaOmer is a Jewish holiday that takes place on the thirty-third…
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Haredi Jews Protesting Eurovision Song Contest Disperse After Women Strip Down to Their Bras
Ultra-conservatives are forbidden to look at women as per their faith Jerusalem police received help from an unexpected quarter when officers riding horses tried to disperse…
Judaism
Arson Attack on a Chicago Synagogue
No injuries reported Chicago police have tightened operations to secure the city’s Jewish institutions after an arsonist twice tried to set alight a synagogue[/tweetit] structure located…
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White Supremacists Disrupt Arkansas Holocaust Remembrance Event
The white supremacist group was protesting ADL Residents of the town of Russellville in Arkansas are used to seeing Holocaust Remembrance Day every year. The event…
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May 13, 2019
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Prop 12: A sliver of freedom for factory-farmed animals
Featured Contributor Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz says California citizens must vote Yes on Proposition 12 to reduce animal suffering. In my career as an animal welfare…
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The Core Elements of Jewish Identity: An Interview with ‘Typically Jewish’ Author Nancy Kalikow Maxwell
Jews have historically stood somewhat apart from others, while at the same time being part of the community. What does it feel like to be Jewish?…
Judaism
Number of Anti-Semitic Incidents Doubled in 2018
1,879 incidents of vandalism, assault, and harassment happened in the U.S. A report published by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on May 1 reports anti-Semitic incidents in…
Judaism
Hebrew University Researchers Create Embryonic Stem Cells without an a Egg or Sperm
This technology may solve infertility problems Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem claim to have discovered a method to transform any skin cell into three…
Judaism
Florida Bans Anti-Semitism in Public Schools
Senators in Florida unanimously approved an anti-Semitism bill tackling the problem in the state.[/tweetit]The bill comes two days after Jewish communities in the United States were…
Judaism
White House Designates Holocaust Remembrance Week
President Trump reiterated America’s commitment to fighting anti-Semitism. The Trump administration has designated April 28 to May 5 as Holocaust Remembrance Week.[/tweetit] According to a proclamation…
Judaism
Poway Synagogue Shooting is the Latest Attack Targeting Jews
One dead, three injured Another attack targeting Jewish people at prayer has taken place in Poway, California, leaving one dead and three more people injured including…
Judaism
Ivanka Trump is Concerned About the Rise of Anti-Semitism
“certainly there are some who have said things that are not supportive of the State of Israel.” America’s first daughter, Ivanka Trump, believes the United States…