Judaism
Albert Einstein Letter on Jewish Heritage Sold for $12,500 at Auction
Albert Einstein’s autographed letter from World War II auctioned off for $12,500 Thursday. Albert Einstein continues to be a huge inspiration for those in the world…
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Rapping Rabbi Mendy Pellin Blends Hasidic Jewish and Pop Cultures with Parody Videos
Mendy Pellin is an ordained rabbi who plans to show the world that the Hasidic culture can provide many inspirations for comedy gold. Walking carefully between the…
Christianity
Chuck Norris Reacts to Maryland Schools’ New Calendar
A Maryland school district removed religion from its calendar after taking requests to include Islam’s Eid al-Adha. Many disapproved, including Chuck Norris. Recently, Maryland’s largest school…
Judaism
Non-Jewish Influence Grows in American Jewish Synagogues
According to research, the presence of non-Jews has been increasing in synagogues. Yaakov Ariel, a professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina and…
Christianity
Deep Roots of Religious Persecution Go Beyond Maryland School District’s Holiday Calendar Mess
When we think of America’s birth story our minds go to the very essence of a country that was founded upon “freedom of religion.” So many…
Agnosticism
30 Parliamentarians Meet With USCIRF In Oslo To Sign A Freedom Of Religion Charter
USCIRF Chair Katrina Lantos Swett, Commissioner Mary Ann Glendon, and Executive Director Jackie Wolcott with parliamentarians at the launch of the International Parliamentary Coalition to Advance…
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Nov 13, 2014
Entertainment
Jewish Leaders React to HuffPost’s Religion Survey
Huffington Post UK released a religion survey with results that shocked and perplexed some Jewish Leaders. A national religion survey conducted exclusively for HuffPostUK revealed that…
Entertainment
Pulitzer Prize Winning ‘Disgraced’ Stirs Controversy on Broadway
Ayad Akhtar’s Pulitzer Prize winning play Disgraced opens on Broadway to impressed audiences still contemplating its controversial subject. The play “Disgraced,” written by playwright Ayad Akhtar,…
Agnosticism
Religion and Aliens: How Extraterrestrial Life Might Affect Religious Beliefs
Astronomy professor David Weintraub’s new book explains what leaders of the world’s major religious affiliation believe about the possibilities of alien life. The question of whether…
Judaism
New Law May Encourage Conversion to Judaism in Israel
The Israeli cabinet approved a new law that would enable easier conversions to Judaism, a move advocates hope will encourage hundreds of thousands of “religionless” Israelis…
Christianity
Is There a Link Between Religion and Surfing?
Religion, God, and Spirituality may all have connections to surfing. These surfers believe they have found faith in the waves. A feeling of wholeness, giving your…
Catholicism
Ariana Grande chooses Kabbalah to show solidarity with her gay brother
Pop singer Ariana Grande has formally left the Catholic faith of her childhood in favor of Kabbalah, citing the church’s rejection of her brother’s homosexuality. During…