Judaism
Son Finishes Father’s Violin Performance That Nazis Interrupted
Eugene Drucker finished his father’s 1933 violin performance of Brahms’ concerto in D Major, Op. 77 after it was interrupted by Nazis in Germany. 80 years…
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Christianity
How Women Can Benefit from Seeing the Feminine in the Divine
Taking a look at how women can embrace femininity in the Judeo-Christian deity. All the major ancient religions from Greece to India to Africa have a…
Entertainment
Decline in Jewish Americans Paints a Bleak Picture for American Culture
There has been quite a decline in the U.S. Jewish community that has been raising many concerns for American society. The American Jewish community, currently 6…
Entertainment
Various Religious Communities Unite for Night of Qawwali Music
The Cordoba Initiative and The Brotherhood Synagogue brought their communities together to celebrate their cultures with a night of Qawwali Music. On May 21 this year,…
Entertainment
It’s Time to Welcome the Hijab as a Shield on the Police Force
Featured Contributor Nusrat Qadir offers her view on the hijab ban instituted by the Columbus, OH police department. Police departments in America have been under a…
Entertainment
Kosher Toys Spice Up Jewish Sex
A Jewish rabbi opens a sex toy shop. What sounds like the start of a joke is really a rabbi’s mission to promote healthy sexual living…
Entertainment
Madonna Posts Controversial Photo of Jewish and Muslim Men About to Kiss
Madonna kissed Drake during their performance at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The racy pop queen is in the news again today after…
Christianity
Pew Research Finds Jews & Hindus are More Educated & Richer
The new Pew Research study found that Jews and Hindus are among both the most educated and wealthiest compared to other religions and all Americans. The…
Entertainment
Natalie Portman on Her New Film ‘A Tale of Love and Darkness’ and Being Jewish Anti-Semitic in Europe
While promoting her directorial debut, A Tale of Love and Darkness, Natalie Portman comments on life as a Jew in anti-Semitic Europe. Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman will…
Buddhism
Thich Nhat Hanh Talks Violence and How Buddhists and Judeo-Christians are Connected
In an interview on PBS, Thich Nhat Hanh discusses the connection between Buddhism and Judeo-Christian religions, violence, and mindfulness. This interview originally aired on PBS’ Religion…
WRN Editorial Staff
May 15, 2015
Issues
Ethiopian Jews protests turn violent in Israel, President speaks of “open wound”
Protests by Ethiopian Jews have turned violent in Israel in recent days. BBC reports that dozens of police and protesters were hurt in Tel Aviv, where…
Atheism
Albert Einstein Writings on God, Religion, and More to be Auctioned Off
An exceptional collection of intimate and personal Albert Einstein letters will be auctioned off in June, including his notable views on religion and God. A one…
WRN Editorial Staff
May 13, 2015