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

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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

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,

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

Swedish Nun Who Saved Jews during WWII Canonized by Pope Francis

Pope canonized Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad who saved the lives of 12 Jewish people. Last Sunday, Pope Francis canonized two new saints, Swedish-born Maria Elizabeth

Remembering Regina Jonas, The First Female Rabbi in the World, Who Died in Auschwitz

Jewish archive reveals information on the first woman rabbi, Regina Jonas, who was ordained in the 1930s. When Sally Priesand was ordained as a

Conservative Judaism Rabbis Affirm Transgender Rights

Conservative Judaism takes a step towards accepting and protecting the transgender community. Last week, the Rabbinical Assembly of Conservative Judaism passed a historic resolution

Jewish Leader Calls for End to Jewish Prayer Ban at Temple Mount

Yehuda Glick aims to end the Jewish prayer ban at the sacred Temple Mount. Yehuda Joshua Glick, an American-born Israeli rabbi, officially became a

Pastor Encourages Parishioners to Carry Guns at His Church

Religious Leaders Against Domestic Violence Urge Congress on Gun Laws

Faith Leaders aim to put end to law permitting domestic abusers to purchase and own firearms. Almost 500 Christian, Muslim and Christian faith leaders

Interfaith Sunday School Helps Children Learn About Both of their Parents’ Religions

Interfaith Families Project Sunday School provides a way for children of interfaith families to learn all about their heritage. As interfaith marriage rates rise,