Israel
How Judaism became caffeinated
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 26, 2020
Staying up to study Torah on Thursday night? You'll never guess why.
Vatican reiterates two-state solution as Israeli-Palestinian relations escalate
By Claire Giangravé — May 20, 2020
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Once again, the Vatican issued a statement reinforcing its support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, after the recently installed government of Israel announced plans to vote for the annexation of the West Bank territory.
‘GOD TV’ spat exposes tensions between Israel, evangelicals
By Joseph Krauss — May 18, 2020
JERUSALEM (AP) — An evangelical broadcaster in Israel now risks being taken off the air over suspicions of trying to convert Jews to Christianity, exposing tensions between Israel and its evangelical Christian supporters.
Before we get ‘back to normal,’ we need to grieve and pray
By Scott Jones — May 11, 2020
(RNS) — We can learn from the prophet Nehemiah, who cried and mourned openly for the losses of conquered Jerusalem.
Digital pilgrimages allow the faithful to travel the world from their couches
By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 29, 2020
(RNS) — From hashtagged photos posted on Instagram to immersive apps, digital pilgrimages are making spiritual journeys possible for the faithful, even as they stay home.
Why some ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities defy coronavirus restrictions
By Joyce Dalsheim — April 27, 2020
(The Conversation) — Armed men in uniform closing down synagogues spurs collective memories of Tsarist Russia and later in western Europe.
Experts: Coronavirus brings spike in anti-Semitic sentiments
By Aron Heller — April 20, 2020
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Researchers at Tel Aviv University said the hateful response to the novel coronavirus was the continuation of an ancient form of anti-Semitism that involves blaming Jews when ‘things go wrong.’
In new novel, the story of two grieving fathers highlights an old conflict — and the hope of peace
By Jonathan Harounoff — March 30, 2020
NEW YORK (RNS) — Award-winning author Colum McCann’s anticipated new novel, ‘Apeirogon,’ tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two bereaved fathers born into opposite sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Holy Land churches, mosques, synagogues close for coronavirus
By Michele Chabin — March 26, 2020
(RNS) — Public religion in the Holy Land has ground to a halt due to the coronavirus.
Democratic party hits control-alt-delete
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 11, 2020
(RNS) — The anti-Israel agenda? It is not a good look, and it is not winning.
AIPAC is a metaphor
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 26, 2020
(RNS) — AIPAC is no longer an organization. It is a symbol. And, that's not good.
Can there really be peace between Israel and Palestinians?
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 12, 2020
(RNS) — Yes, there can. Or at least, between Jews and Palestinians. Never give up hope.
Why do they hate the Jews?
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 4, 2020
(RNS) — A recently deceased philosopher had an answer to that eternal question. It's not pretty.
Evangelicals embrace Trump’s peace plan, saying it recognizes the Bible ‘as legal’
By Yonat Shimron — January 29, 2020
(RNS) — Many evangelicals do not believe Israel should be required to give up any of its land. But they welcomed the peace plan because they trust Trump.
Why Jews like Mike
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 28, 2020
(RNS) — There are two Jewish presidential hopefuls. They are very different people.
