holy days
The ’Splainer: The ‘gifts’ of Pentecost and Shavuot
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(RNS) — This weekend marks the Christian holy day of Pentecost and the Jewish holy day Shavuot. Both involve ‘gifts,’ but not the kind that come with bows. Let us ’Splain …
Beliefs
Why do people hate Jews and Judaism? (COMMENTARY)
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NEW YORK (RNS) Jews are hated not because they are bad but because they persist in reminding the world of what it means to be good.
Culture
Rolling Stones’ first Israeli concert delayed to accommodate religious fans
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JERUSALEM (RNS) Orthodox Jews do not drive on the Sabbath or holidays, so it would have been impossible for them to arrive at the venue on time.