Judaism
Iconic Jewish Leader Esther Jungreis Passes at 80
Founder of Jewish Hineni Movement Esther Jungreis passed away last week. Ester Jungreis, the woman the New York Times dubbed “The Jewish Billy Graham,” died recently…
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Is this the Garden of Eden? Suspected Location Becomes World Heritage Site
Southern Iraq wetlands biblical scholars believe to be the Garden of Eden is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Garden of Eden is the setting…
Judaism
Jews Mourn Temple Destruction for Three Weeks Staring July 23
Jews abstain from almost all kinds of celebrations and personal pleasures during The Three Weeks. For three weeks starting on July 23, 2016, Jews will observe…
Judaism
Jewish Special Needs Men and Women Receive Rite of Passage
Bar and bat mitzvahs made possible for students with cognitive disabilities. Conservative Judaism states that a boy and a girl attain bar mitzvah at different ages,…
Entertainment
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, she can…
Issues
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 that affirms…
Catholicism
Dawn Eden Goldstein is the First Woman to Earn Canonical Doctorate at Her University
Dawn Eden Goldstein is the first woman to receive a canonical doctorate from the University of St. Mary of the Lake. Dawn Eden Goldstein, the grand-niece…
Judaism
App Helps Translate Talmud into Italian For the First Time
An application helps translate over 5,000 pages of the Babylonian Talmud into Italian. On April 5, 2016, the very first Italian version of the Babylonian Talmud…
Judaism
Will the Supreme Court Make History with Four Jewish Justices?
U.S. Supreme Court could have the highest number of Jewish Justices at one time in history. As of now, the Supreme Court of the United States…
Islam
American Jews Applaud Mixed Gender Western Wall
Women of the Wall negotiated officially recognizing the prayer site as mixed-gender. The Government of Israel has given its seal of approval to expand the non-orthodox…
Judaism
First Female Rabbi Hired by New Jersey Synagogue
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…
Christianity
Our God and your God are One: Origins of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism
Islam and Christianity can be at peace. In a time of turmoil and constant reminders of those who spread fear and divisiveness regarding Islam, it was…