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Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
16 hours ago

Attending multiple places of worship is the norm for many Americans

Many U.S. adults attend multiple congregations, with 12% doing so regularly and 45% occasionally, influenced by political and religious affiliations.
#israel
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Rabbi who boasts of bulldozing Palestinian homes will light torch for Israel's national day

Avraham Zarbiv, known for demolishing Palestinian homes, will light a torch at Israel's independence day, symbolizing official endorsement of violence against Palestinians.
fromTruthout
1 day ago
France politics

Netanyahu Says Israel Is Refuge for Christians After Soldier Hammers Jesus Statue in the Face

World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel is trying to change Jerusalem's religious identity

Israel is undermining the Status Quo to exert control over Muslim and Christian religious practices at holy sites in Jerusalem.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Rabbi who boasts of bulldozing Palestinian homes will light torch for Israel's national day

Avraham Zarbiv, known for demolishing Palestinian homes, will light a torch at Israel's independence day, symbolizing official endorsement of violence against Palestinians.
fromTruthout
1 day ago
France politics

Netanyahu Says Israel Is Refuge for Christians After Soldier Hammers Jesus Statue in the Face

World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel is trying to change Jerusalem's religious identity

Israel is undermining the Status Quo to exert control over Muslim and Christian religious practices at holy sites in Jerusalem.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Rabbi accused of war crimes selected for Israel's national celebration

Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv has gained notoriety for demolishing Palestinian buildings while reciting religious verses, symbolizing a controversial aspect of Israeli nationalism.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Timeline of all the recent arson attacks on Jewish sites in London

Multiple arson attacks targeting Jewish community premises in north-west London are under investigation by counter-terror police, possibly linked to Iranian proxies.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Another attempted arson attack on synagogue reported

We are aware of another attempted arson, this time targeting a synagogue in north London, following similar recent incidents targeting the Jewish community in Finchley, Golders Green and Hendon.
London
#antisemitism
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 month ago
Social justice

Progressive Jewish group unveils plan to combat hate in NYC - without policing - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

JFREJ proposes addressing antisemitism by tackling root causes and building community ties instead of relying on law enforcement.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
World news

Editorial | Two powerful words to stop antisemitism in NYC and beyond amNewYork

Antisemitism manifests as violent atrocities and hateful rhetoric that provoke global fear, require widespread condemnation, and demand efforts to prevent further spread and harm.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I have seen how afraid Jews in Britain have become. We need our allies now more than ever | David Davidi-Brown

Arson attacks on Jewish communities in the UK have heightened fear and isolation among Jews, reflecting a global rise in antisemitism.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'Shocking but not unexpected': Jewish community reacts to ambulance attack

Four Jewish charity-run ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green, London, in an antisemitic hate crime, causing fear within the local Jewish community.
Social justice
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 month ago

Progressive Jewish group unveils plan to combat hate in NYC - without policing - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

JFREJ proposes addressing antisemitism by tackling root causes and building community ties instead of relying on law enforcement.
#passover
NYC LGBT
fromAlgemeiner.com
1 week ago

No Kings But God: What I Learned as Miss Israel in Times Square

Visibility and pride in Jewish identity are essential, even amidst rising antisemitism.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

10 Delicious Matzo Recipes For Passover - Tasting Table

Passover celebrates the Exodus, featuring traditional foods like matzo, with various recipes to enjoy it during the holiday.
NYC LGBT
fromAlgemeiner.com
1 week ago

No Kings But God: What I Learned as Miss Israel in Times Square

Visibility and pride in Jewish identity are essential, even amidst rising antisemitism.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

10 Delicious Matzo Recipes For Passover - Tasting Table

Passover celebrates the Exodus, featuring traditional foods like matzo, with various recipes to enjoy it during the holiday.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

British Jews feel under siege' and worry about kids wearing religious symbols in public

British Jews are increasingly concerned about safety and displaying religious symbols due to rising antisemitism and recent attacks.
#holocaust-remembrance
NYC LGBT
fromNBC New York
1 week ago

At Holocaust remembrance, Council Speaker pushes for educating youth

Holocaust survivors and descendants gathered to honor memories and address rising antisemitism in New York.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Whatever life throws at us, we don't walk alone': how a London synagogue attack birthed an act of solidarity

Community solidarity is strengthened through shared experiences and support during difficult times.
#jerusalem
Berlin food
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

It's Holy Week, but Jerusalem's Old City is quiet and eerily empty

The Austrian Pilgrim Hospice in Jerusalem experiences an unusually empty Holy Week due to wartime conditions and security restrictions.
Berlin food
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

It's Holy Week, but Jerusalem's Old City is quiet and eerily empty

The Austrian Pilgrim Hospice in Jerusalem experiences an unusually empty Holy Week due to wartime conditions and security restrictions.
#al-aqsa-mosque
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Matzah Is the Medium

His innovative abstractions evoked both the art historical canon and the haunting afterlives of Atlantic slavery.
Arts
History
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Well, Holy Week Is off to an Interesting Start in Israel

Palm Sunday Mass was blocked for the first time in centuries due to safety concerns amid ongoing conflict in Israel.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Rabbi banned from state senate gallery after protesting anti-trans bill: "I'm doing what God wants" - LGBTQ Nation

Rabbi Moti Rieber protested an anti-trans bill in Kansas, emphasizing the importance of collective action and support for marginalized communities.
Berlin food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Refuse to celebrate': Christians in Gaza mark sombre Easter amid genocide

Gaza's Christian community observes Easter amid severe shortages and ongoing violence, holding onto hope for survival and peace.
fromNew York Family
1 year ago

Great Family Passover Events Across NYC - New York Family

Turn your Saturday afternoon at 14Y into a choose-your-own adventure bursting with Passover energy, creativity, and moments to slow down. Enjoy family yoga, a Passover puppet show, a Seder plate making activity, open play and story time, and more!
NYC parents
NYC LGBT
fromVogue
2 weeks ago

At the Trans+ Passover Seder in Brooklyn, an Evening of Queer Jewish Joy

The Trans+ Passover Seder is an inclusive celebration for transgender and non-binary Jews, fostering community and spiritual connection.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Israelis celebrate Passover in a parking garage turned bomb shelter

An underground community in Tel Aviv gathered for Passover amid ongoing missile threats, finding solace in shared rituals despite the danger above.
Online Community Development
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Harlem developer provides temporary worship site to Muslim congregation after mosque fire | amNewYork

A developer paused construction to allow a temporary mosque for a Muslim congregation celebrating Eid al-Fitr after their mosque was damaged by fire.
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

A community-sized Seder plate - Harvard Gazette

Harvard Hillel's sculpture 'The People's Plate' celebrates Jewish identity through unique iconography and personal stories during Passover.
New York City
fromThe Forward
3 weeks ago

Mamdani voices concerns about synagogue buffer zone bill poised to pass NYC Council

New York City Council plans to pass legislation for protest buffer zones around synagogues amid rising antisemitism and free speech concerns.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Amid muted Eid celebrations, violence surges across the West Bank

Palestinians faced violence and land seizures during Eid al-Fitr amid ongoing conflict and settler aggression in the West Bank.
#eid-al-fitr
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

With years of planning and a 'bit of luck,' Michigan temple averted tragedy

A Lebanese-American driver attacked a Michigan synagogue with his truck, but security personnel killed him before he reached classrooms with children, preventing mass casualties.
NYC parents
fromThe Forward
1 month ago

NYC synagogues boost security as DHS shutdown stalls federal funding

Jewish institutions across the United States are rapidly increasing security measures in response to elevated threats, with smaller congregations struggling to afford protection that larger organizations can provide.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CBS Correspondent Says Jewish Institutions' Have Been Preparing' for Attacks: Not Surprising'

A gunman attacked Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan; no injuries occurred due to security measures, while Jewish institutions nationwide intensify preparations against anti-Semitic violence.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

A Terrorist Attack on Thursday. A Bat Mitzvah on Friday.

At 12:15 p.m., an armed man named Ayman Mohamad Ghazali barreled a vehicle loaded with gasoline and fireworks into one of the temple's entrances and down a hallway, striking the director of security, Danny Phillips. Another security guard on duty acted quickly and stopped the attacker, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
NYC parents
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYC Jewish Teachers Lose Grievance Over Passover Prep Day

New York City's Department of Education denied observant Jewish teachers' request for a dedicated religious observance day to prepare for Passover, directing them to use personal or vacation days instead.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Quran echoes loudly as Palestinian reciters gather in Gaza

Two hundred and fifty-six Quran memorisers—Palestinians who have committed the entire holy book to memory—sat in the place while companions beside them listened attentively, following each word carefully to ensure the recitation remained flawless. The gathering, titled Safwat Al-Huffaz—The Elite of Quran Memorisers, has become a special collective way of observing Ramadan in Gaza.
World news
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Sunday's Sacred Ritual

Part of the answer lies in the visceral nature of the game. Unlike chess, football is physical to the point of absurdity. Grown adults in body armor crash into each other over what is essentially a leather egg. There's drama in every play. You don't need a PhD in physics to appreciate a one-handed catch while somersaulting over a defender like a caffeinated acrobat.
National Football League
#chabad-lubavitch
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

Mashiach Now Square / Natureza Urbana

The revitalization of Praca Mashiach Now has transformed a degraded space in the Northern Zone of Sao Paulo into an urban green infrastructure, coordinating environmental recovery, active mobility, and social activation in a territory historically dominated by automobiles.
Renovation
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Brooklyn congregation battles to save historic synagogue amid affordable housing dispute

A Brooklyn Jewish congregation is suing One Brooklyn Health to regain access to their historic synagogue, closed since the pandemic despite written assurances that access would be preserved during campus development.
US news
from6abc Philadelphia
2 months ago

Car rams into Chabad headquarters in New York City, damaging doors

A man repeatedly rammed his car into the Chabad Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn during prayers; no injuries reported and the incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

East Flatbush synagogue at risk of being replaced with affordable housing

Kingsbrook Synagogue faces potential demolition for One Brooklyn Health’s planned affordable housing redevelopment while the congregation seeks preservation alongside redevelopment.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Bearing witness after the witnesses are gone: How to bring Holocaust education home for a new generation

Joe Engel, an Auschwitz survivor, became a prominent Holocaust educator in Charleston and helped establish a permanent memorial as survivor voices fade.
US news
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

Dan Sohail prayed at NJ yeshiva day before ramming car into Brooklyn Chabad headquarters

A man who believed he was Jewish rammed his car into Chabad World Headquarters in Brooklyn and was charged with hate crimes.
New York City
fromNew York Family
2 months ago

Fun Purim Events in NYC for Families 2026

New York City offers numerous family-friendly Purim events including hamantaschen baking, carnivals, performances, and museum programming around March 2.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

What it means to be Jewish after the destruction of Gaza: There will be a certain amount of shame for the next generation'

Peter Beinart condemns Israeli government cruelty toward Palestinians and argues that perpetual Israeli victimization turns supremacy into a protective ideology, fracturing Jewish community ties.
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