Religion
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'Jews are hated because of Abraham's God': Bishop Schirrmacher against antisemitism - interview
From Hillel and Shamai to Trump and Netanyahu: Polarized, divided Jewry is dangerous - opinion
'Ritual sexual abuse' of minors: Senior religious Zionist rabbi warns of ‘social narcissism’
Sweden identifies suspect in Quran-burner murder case linked to 'foreign power'
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in January, referring to the killing, that "there is obviously a risk that there is a connection to a foreign power."
Psalms in tunnels: How scripture steadied Israel’s hostages
As the 20 living hostages return, faith plays a pivotal role in their survival and reunion. From prayers in captivity to blessings on release, spirituality shaped their journey home.
Sukkot and the canopy of peace - opinion
Sukkot reminds us that the sukkah stands only because each beam supports the others.
Days of Awe: Israel’s turn toward tradition - opinion
Increasingly, Israelis are forgoing the religious-secular binary. Instead, many are locating themselves along a continuum.
How a small town ‘Jewish hut’ has turned Sukkot into a cross-cultural shelter of peace - opinion
The Waterville Jewish community and the Center for Small Town Jewish Life have chosen a unique response to this moment of increased Jewish vulnerability and alienation.
Two years in, some are asking if the war in Gaza is changing Judaism
Spiritual critiques are coming mostly from liberal Zionist thinkers and rabbis from the non-Orthodox denominations, who ask themselves, "Are we going to be able to defend Judaism?"
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
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Saving Gaza’s people: A sacred duty before Allah - opinion
Islamic law is founded on bringing benefit and preventing harm.
Gaza war drives young Israelis toward deeper faith and spirituality, study finds
According to the study, roughly one in four university students became more religious, while one in three described themselves as more spiritual.
'Questioning Belief': Torah and tradition today - review
Understanding the Torah in ways that ‘make sense to the modern mind,’ to ‘facilitate a deeper connection with our traditions and our Creator.’