Entertainment
Orthodox Jewish Beatboxers are a Hit on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Jews surprise ‘America’s Got Talent’ panel with beatbox rendition of “All About That Bass.” It is unusual to see religion come into play on the popular…
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Judaism
How Did the Star of David Come to Be?
History of the six-pointed star and it’s connection to Judaism. From synagogues, clothes, temples, buildings and even flags like the flag of Israel, the six-pointed star…
Islam
German Police Raid Homes Suspected of Internet Hate Speech
German police are sending a clear message against racism and xenophobic content on the internet. German police did house raids all over Germany on July 13,…
Issues
Jewish Leaders Demand Right to Pray at Western Wall
Leaders are demanding Netanyahu allow a prayer space for the non-Orthodox Jews at Western Wall. The Western Wall is located in the Old City of Jerusalem.…
Judaism
Jewish Special Needs Men and Women Receive Rite of Passage
Bar and bat mitzvahs made possible for students with cognitive disabilities. Conservative Judaism states that a boy and a girl attain bar mitzvah at different ages,…
Judaism
Auschwitz Survivor Elie Wiesel Dies at 87
The 1986 Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel was laid to rest at a Manhattan synagogue. Elie Wiesel, the Romanian-born American Jewish writer, Holocaust survivor, and…
Judaism
Mind-Boggling Tunnel Jews Dug by Hand During Holocaust is Discovered
A tunnel from the Holocaust era dug by escaping Jewish prisoners in Lithuania was recently discovered. The tunnel was found at Ponar (now known as Paneriai)…
Christianity
Christians, Jews, and Muslims to Create a Joint House of Worship in Jerusalem
A group in Jerusalem says it should remain a melting pot of all the three religions. A group of Jews, Christians and Muslims, in a move…
Issues
Western Wall Prayer Protest Turns Violent
Haredi Jews attack women worshippers in mixed-gender prayer at the Western Wall. The Western Wall in Jerusalem is the holiest of Jewish sites. It is sacred…
Issues
Anti-Semites Use (((Parentheses))) to Target Jews on Social Media
A virtual (((hug))) is now a virtual (((threat))) used by alt-right Until last year, parentheses represented love in the virtual world. Putting a person's name inside…
Entertainment
How One Woman Has Learned to Observe Shavuot Without Cheese
Learning how to survive Shavuot when you’re gluten-free and dairy-free. Deborah A. Beverly struggles with her food issues during Jewish holidays. When Shavuot approaches, she can…
Buddhism
Ceremonial Use of Lights Around the World [Infographic]
Light ceremonies and rituals in a variety of religions and cultures are explained in this infographic from Solar Centre UK. Light is ubiquitous in religious celebrations,…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jun 8, 2016