Judaism
After 70 Years, World’s Jewish Population Finally Almost at Pre-Holocaust Levels
A recent report by the institute showed that there are now 14.2 million Jews in the world. According to the Jewish People Policy Institute, an Israeli…
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US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Booed at Jerusalem Post Event
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew was heckled and booed at a Jewish Post event where he spoke on U.S.-Israeli negotiations to a pro-Israel audience. U.S. Treasury…
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…
Catholicism
Palestine Officially Recognized as State by Vatican; Israel is Not Pleased
The Vatican has become the latest country to recognize the state of Palestine, after a new treaty was finalized on Wednesday. In a move that has…
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…
Issues
40% rise in Jewish Immigration to Israel Attributed to Surge from Ukraine and Russia
Jewish immigration to Israel has risen more than 40 percent in the first three months of 2015, an interim report by the Jewish Agency for Israel…
Issues
Obama Pleas with Jewish Leaders over Iran Nuclear Deal
Obama sought the opinions of Jewish community leaders to gain their favor in the Iran nuclear deal discussions. President Obama knew that consulting Jewish leadership was…
Entertainment
“Lives in Common:” Israeli scholar Menachem Klein on Israel and Palestine
Menachem Klein discusses his new book Lives in Common and the prospects of Peace between Israel and Palestine with ISLAMiCommentary. Written by Joseph Preville and Julie…
Judaism
Poll Highlights Secular Jews’ Desire to Study the Torah
A poll was conducted focused on examining whether the populace of Israel would be interested in learning more about the teachings of Maimonides, who was an…
Judaism
Tensions Rise Before Netanyahu Speaks to Congress
Many politicians might skip Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech as the controversial leader will speak to Congress about tensions in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister…
Judaism
Party Representing Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Women to Offer Candidate in March Elections
Feeling excluded by the male dominated Haredi political parties, Ruth Colian will represent ultra-orthodox jewish women in the upcoming elections as the head of Bezchutan party.…
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Interview with Mark Cohen on Muslim-Jewish relations: history and relevance today
Professor Mark R. Cohen delivering a lecture to a seminar room full of professors and graduate students at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (December 2014)…