Marine Islam Homework

Marine Dad Upset over World History Lesson Concerning Islam

La Plata High School, where John Wood's daughter is a student, finds itself under pressure as Wood fights against world history homework about Islam.

Jews And Thanksgiving

How Are Judaism and Thanksgiving Related?

Some Jews feel uneasy about celebrating Thanksgiving, but the holiday may have more to share with the faith than previously believed. While some people

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

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

Chuck Norris

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

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

Religious Holiday Calendar

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.”

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 Religious Freedom, November 8, 2014, Oslo.

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

Jewish Men

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

DIsgraced Play

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