Religion

Opponents of Israel’s judicial overhaul see parallels in Tisha B’Av, this week’s Jewish day of mourning

As the fast day approaches, some protesters of the recent law weakening the judiciary fear that it could lead to another catastrophe.

By Philissa Cramer July 26, 2023 9:08 am

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Tisha B’Av invites you to imagine how everything could go wrong

Relating to the despair over a 2,000-year-old catastrophe is an exercise in empathy, writes a scholar of ancient Judaism.

July 20, 2023 4:00 pm

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Young Jews are demanding action on climate change

Activists are combining the fervor of young changemakers with Jewish traditions.

July 14, 2023 11:46 am

A non-denominational yeshiva opens in Scotland, inspired by models in US and Israel

By Jackie Hajdenberg July 12, 2023 5:30 pm

At event inspired by The Moth, yeshiva graduates drop the mic on their haredi Orthodox upbringings

By Gabe Friedman July 12, 2023 5:06 pm

Christians are turning to a Jewish nonprofit to help them have hard conversations

By Ron Kampeas July 11, 2023 11:00 am

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A walk on the beach was a hint of a better world to come

By Bradley Shavit Artson July 6, 2023 2:41 am

Anglican Church of Canada finalizes decision to replace ‘For the Conversion of the Jews’ prayer

By Philissa Cramer July 5, 2023 2:21 am

Rabbinical court delays ruling on Berlin rabbi accused of sexual misconduct after he offers 11th-hour doctor’s note

By Toby Axelrod July 4, 2023 11:31 am

Citing antisemitism, the CEO of Kars4Kids is challenging New York’s concealed carry law in court

By Ron Kampeas July 3, 2023 3:02 pm

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