Judaism
Hollywood is speaking up for Israel
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 26, 2023
Celebrities are speaking out in defense of Israel against Hamas terror. Let's take it to the next level.
Documentary on Black millennials depicts wide range of religion, rebellion
By Adelle M. Banks — October 24, 2023
(RNS) — ‘We show the pluralistic nature of the African American religious experience,’ said creator Teddy Reeves, ‘from those who are of some formal faith tradition to those who are not.’
My friend’s inspiring life was a reminder: We need to see each other’s humanity
By Greg M. Epstein — October 23, 2023
(RNS) — It's natural to retreat into our own pain and fear, and to stay there. But then none of us gets the world we long for and deserve.
German leaders voice outrage and thousands rally in Berlin in reaction to rising antisemitism
By Associated Press — October 23, 2023
BERLIN (AP) — The protest comes as antisemitic incidents have been rising in Germany following the violent escalation of the war in Gaza.
A Detroit synagogue president was fatally stabbed outside her home. Police don’t have a motive
By Associated Press — October 21, 2023
DETROIT (AP) — Woll, 40, had led the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue since 2022 and was a former aide to Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin and campaign staffer for Attorney General Dana Nessel, the Detroit Free Press reported.
Israel says two Americans held hostage by Hamas, a mother and daughter, have been released
By Samya Kullab, Joseph Krauss, and Najib Jobain — October 21, 2023
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The release comes amid growing expectations of a ground offensive that Israel says is aimed at rooting out Hamas militants who rule Gaza
In tough times, churches can’t afford to go it alone, new book advises
By Bob Smietana — October 20, 2023
(RNS) — Samford University sociologist Jennifer McClure Haraway looks at the way congregations in Alabama work together — and what congregations around the country can learn from them.
Campuses should model care: Engaging deep divides on Israel, Palestine and beyond
By Jenan Mohajir and Rebecca Russo — October 20, 2023
(RNS) — In this moment, campus professionals and students must lead with care, creating space to honor the distinctive pain of both Israelis and Palestinians.
The war in Israel and Gaza challenges us to think compassionately and morally
By Brad Hirschfield — October 19, 2023
(RNS) — Our compassion for those suffering on both sides of this war doesn’t mean the two sides are morally equal.
Islamic Relief, other charities call for cease-fire to allow aid to reach Gaza
By Bob Smietana — October 19, 2023
(RNS) — Aid groups are doing what they can but worry that time is running out to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
We need to talk about antisemitism. A lot. With Rabbi Diane Fersko
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 19, 2023
It is the autoimmune disease of Western civilization. It is back — big time. Not like it ever went away.
Jewish-led demonstrations for Gaza cease-fire see hundreds arrested at Capitol
By Jack Jenkins — October 18, 2023
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Participants in the protest played guitars and blew shofars as they sang songs in English and Hebrew for at least three hours.
White House protest leads campaign for a cease-fire before Israeli ground invasion
By Jack Jenkins — October 17, 2023
(RNS) — Dozens of participants at a primarily Jewish protest were arrested on Monday where demonstrators chanted "Cease-fire now!"
#UsToo: How antisemitism and Islamophobia make reporting sexual misconduct and abuse of power harder for Jewish and Muslim women
By Keren McGinity — October 17, 2023
(The Conversation) — In minority faith groups that already face hate, women who have experienced harassment sometimes fear bringing negative attention to their community.
