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Religious Leaders Respond to Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Religious Leaders Respond to Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting


clock icon 29 Oct 2018
author icon Kelly Frazier


The 46-year-old suspect stormed the synagogue armed with 4 guns. A gunman shouting anti-Semitic slurs killed 11 congregation members and wounded four police officers and two others inside a Pittsburgh...

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Man Drew a Devil Outside Modesto Synagogue

Man Drew a Devil Outside Modesto Synagogue


clock icon 20 Oct 2018
author icon Corey Barnett


He said God commanded him to draw the devil. Brett Bisnett arrived at the Congregation Beth Shalom on October 8 and set a teddy bear on fire on the grounds outside of the building while ripping plants...

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This Jewish Synagogue became a safe haven to people of any faith

This Jewish Synagogue became a safe haven to people of any faith


clock icon 11 Jun 2018
author icon Georgia Gleoudi


Featured Contributor Georgia Gleoudi tours the one and only synagogue on the isle of Crete, the historic Havurah of Chania. I entered the courtyard. Christoph, the Austrian intern, was there, sitting...

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Synagogue Pulls Money from JPMorgan to Fight Climate Change

Synagogue Pulls Money from JPMorgan to Fight Climate Change


clock icon 19 Apr 2018
author icon Derek Welch


The independent synagogue wanted to make a point Congregation Kolot Chayeinu, a synagogue in Park Slope, has withdrawn its money from Chase Bank. The action is part of an increasing environmental...

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Women are More Religious Than Men in the US

Women are More Religious Than Men in the US


clock icon 09 Apr 2018
author icon Derek Welch


In America there's a gender gap in religion. History shows influential religious leaders like Moses, Muhammad, and Jesus to be predominantly male. Roman Catholics permit men to be clergy but not women....

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Criticized Televangelist Joel Osteen Helps Synagogue Affected by Hurricane

Criticized Televangelist Joel Osteen Helps Synagogue Affected by Hurricane


clock icon 22 Sep 2017
author icon Derek Welch


Joel Osteen Allows Celebration of Rosh Hashanah and Beth Yesharun at Lakewood Church Hurricane Harvey destroyed large swathes of Texas with high and powerful storm winds. Heavy rains led to the flooding...

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The Last Few Jews of This Amazonian City Hold On To Their Roots

The Last Few Jews of This Amazonian City Hold On To Their Roots


clock icon 25 Aug 2016
author icon Corey Barnett


Jews of Iquitos strive to keep their community alive in Peru. A small-scale cultural and spiritual revival is happening in the city of Iquitos with the last few Jewish residents striving hard to keep...

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First Female Rabbi Hired by New Jersey Synagogue

First Female Rabbi Hired by New Jersey Synagogue


clock icon 15 Jan 2016
author icon Alison Lesley


Mt. Freedom Jewish Center welcomes female Rabbi Lila Kagedan For the first time, a woman and graduate of Yeshivat Maharat, Lila Kagedan, has been hired by a New Jersey Orthodox synagogue. She will...

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Mormon Church Returns the Favor, Hosts Shabbat for Jews whose Temple was Destroyed

Mormon Church Returns the Favor, Hosts Shabbat for Jews whose Temple was Destroyed


clock icon 11 Sep 2015
author icon Corey Barnett


Mormon Church extends the same generosity as their Jewish neighbors did over 50 years ago. In March of 2014, the Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Ana, California, was the victim of an unexpected kitchen...

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Custody Battle over Oldest Synagogue in U.S. to be Decided by Judge in July

Custody Battle over Oldest Synagogue in U.S. to be Decided by Judge in July


clock icon 30 Jun 2015
author icon Alison Lesley


Two feuding Jewish congregations will soon have an answer on the ownership of the oldest synagogue in America. On June 1, 2015, the court trial which will determine the rightful ownership and custodianship...

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