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Clergy, members and guests celebrate the 100th anniversary of SAJ, Judaism that Stands for All, the flagship Reconstructionist synagogue on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Jan. 29, 2022. (Courtesy Comptroller Brad Lander)

New York is lifting its mask mandates. Will synagogues follow suit?

New York’s statewide mask mandate expired on Thursday. Now what?

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In HBO’s ‘And Just Like That’ finale, a ‘they mitzvah’ challenges Jewish traditions

Jewish actor Hari Nef, who is transgender, plays a trans rabbi on the episode.

Hate crimes in England and Wales targeting people by religion rose 40 percent

Some 52 percent of the hate crimes were directed at Muslims, and 12 percent against Jews.

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BBC to increase coverage of religions following yearlong review

United States

Mark Zuckerberg, once an atheist, now says religion ‘very important’

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Limiting religion in public space is dangerous, Geneva Jewish leader warns

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Georgia candidate apologizes for highlighting opponent’s religion as ‘not Christian’

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Study: Religious children less generous and altruistic than secular ones

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Conservative shuls turning to musical instruments to boost Shabbat services

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Religious observance protects Jewish teens from suicide, study finds

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