Judaism
New Study Uncovers Unexpected Divide in Orthodox Jews
Split Occurring Along Generational Lines According to a recent piece of research, the American Orthodox Jewish millennial is moving away from his/her Orthodox traditions. New Study…
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Issues
High Security on Jewish High Holidays
Anti-Semitism is at its peak This year, the Jewish High Holidays are like none that have been before. The holidays, featuring Rosh Hashanah last Wednesday, Yom…
Christianity
Criticized Televangelist Joel Osteen Helps Synagogue Affected by Hurricane
Joel Osteen Allows Celebration of Rosh Hashanah and Beth Yesharun at Lakewood Church Hurricane Harvey destroyed large swathes of Texas with high and powerful storm winds.…
Judaism
Former Spy Apologizes for Supporting Anti-Semitic Article
Sometimes it is worth paying attention to you who quote. Former CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson has had to apologize for endorsing an anti-Semitic article. Former…
Bahá'í Faith
Nuns and Refugees Participate in Religious Half-Marathon in Rome, Commended by Pope Francis
Runners came from multiple faiths Participants of 'Via Pacis' race, where amateur athletes comprising of nuns, refugees, disabled, and parents pushing their children, ran the 21-kilometer…
Judaism
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Jewish Celebration of Coming New Year Rosh Hashanah marks the first high holiday for the Jewish people. The name Rosh Hashanah means “head of the year.”…
Issues
Ultra-Orthodox Exemption from Military Service in Israel Removed
Israel’s Supreme Court decision a blow to the Netanyahu regime The Supreme Court in Israel during the second week of September canceled the arrangement set by…
Judaism
Netanyahu’s Son Criticized After Posting Anti-Semitic Cartoon
Benjamin Netanyahu’s son Yair posted a meme on Facebook attracting a lot of negative publicity. The image posted by the 26-year-old was said to contain anti-Semitic…
Judaism
Facebook Advertising Allowed Targeting of Hate Speech Towards Jews
Company Continues to be in Trouble with its Micro Marketing Facebook’s advertising campaign has generated more negative attention. On Thursday Facebook announced it was disabling a…
Catholicism
Christians are Divided Over Australian Gay Marriage Debate
Opinions vary across different Christian denominations Even as Australia is striding towards finally doing away with archaic laws banning gay marriage[/tweetit] and legally accepting equality of…
Judaism
Egyptian Government Acts to Support Religious Minorities
Restoration will take a year to complete Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities' Project Sector has given its approval to restore Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue[/tweetit] in Alexandria. Funds amounting…
Judaism
See the Loopholes To All Commandments For Orthodox Jews
Adjustments made to fit Modern Life Orthodox Jews are restricted to a strict set of laws and ethics guided by the Torah. Over the years, some…