Oklahoma Orders Every Teacher to Keep a Bible in Class and Teach from It
I agree with Oklahoma because of the founder of Hasidism, Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer the Ba’al Shem Tov.
On Eve of 9 B’Av Synagogue Burns Down in Benjamin
'We could not save anything. Not Torah scrolls, nor holy books, they were all burned down. All we have to do is look into our actions and repent.'
Scholar Jacob Neusner Dead at 84
Much of his work consisted of de-constructing the prevailing approach viewing Rabbinic Judaism as a single religious movement within which the various Rabbinic texts were produced.
Interfaith Conference Brings to Haifa Muslims from Egypt, Bahrain, UAE, Morocco, Turkey
The Haifa Laboratory for Religious Studies at the University of Haifa last week held its first international interfaith conference, hosting leading religious figures and...
Wikileaks: George Soros Paid $650,000 to Influence Pope Francis’ Closest Friend
A report on the effort says successful achievements included “buy-in of individual bishops to more publicly voice support of economic and racial justice messages."
Jewish Groups Back Muslim Woman’s Headscarf Appeal to Supreme Court
Today’s hijab ban could be tomorrow’s kippa ban.
Prominent Turkish Muslim Leader Sends Passover Blessings to the Jewish Nation
Adnan Oktar (also known by his pen name Harun Yahya), a prominent Turkish intellectual and religious leader with mass following, has communicated and met personally over the past decade with many Orthodox rabbis from Israel and abroad, expressing his friendship to the Jewish nation and his reverence to the Torah. Oktar has sent the Jewish Press his blessing to the Jewish nation on the occasion of Passover.
Chabad Emissary Spends Rosh HaShanah in a Nepal Prison
A mistake made by a clerk who stamped a visa the wrong way sent a Chabad emissary to prison in Nepal for the Rosh HaShanah holiday this year.
After Weeks of Official Denial, Israeli Arab Charged with Religious Terror Spree
Reporters were called in for closed meetings and told it would be for everyone's benefit to not stress that an Arab resident of Haifa committed a 'nationalistic' crime.
Court: Ban on Temple Mount Jewish Prayer Violates Freedom of Worship
Attorney: "Police are breaking the law by preventing Jews from praying."
Church of Scotland Thinks Twice, Grants Israel the Right to Exist
The Church of Scotland has called last week’s publication of a Church and Society Council report that denies Israel’s right to exist a “misunderstanding”...
Religious Minorities Request Their Texts be Read at State Ceremonies for Fallen IDF Soldiers
The petitioners want more inclusiveness in the official ceremonies for religious-minorities who have also fallen in battle.
Wasserman-Schultz Puts Stamp of Approval on Intermarriage
What hope is there for Jews in America with an attitude that says intermarriage is a "problem" but does not oppose it?
Former Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum Visits City of David
“Seeing the Bible come to life is quite remarkable” – Rick Santorum
Miracle: Kashrut Supervisor Continues to Monitor Goods from Higher Realm
in their statement, the rabbinate promised to maintain the high quality of their supervision, despite the transfer of authority from the heavens down to earth.
Dutch MP Receives Death Threats, Cancels Muhammad Cartoon Competition
Wilders lived in Israel for two years in his youth and has visited the Jewish State 40 times in the last 25 years.
Pope Using Religious Terminology to Bewail ‘Plague of Terrorism’
The term 'Plague of Terrorism' is relatively recent, it depicts terrorism as an act of nature or, if you will, something whose source might be supernatural.
Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Use OU Services for Kashrut Certification
The natural choice for kashrut supervisors around the globe are the Chabad emissaries.
Haredi MK Porush: Netanyahu Is a Dishrag, We’ll Avenge the Draft Law
Porush insists Netanyahu had declared that while he's in charge there won't be criminal sanctions.
European MDs Accuse US Pro-Circumcision Doctors of Bias
European MDs keep up their fight against circumcision. Despite universal acknowledgement it helps prevents disease, they charge that US pediatricians in favor of circumcision are “culturally biased.”
Netanyahu Calls to Increase Number, Quality of Bible Studies Teachers
"I do exactly as I say: 'I practice what I preach'," Netanyahu said; he holds a weekly Bible study class at his official residence in Jerusalem.
Swedes and Danes Want to Permit Circumcision – for Bar Mitzvah
“If we prohibit it [circumcision], we must also address the issue of the Christian ritual of baptism.”
Egypt’s Top Islamic Cleric Warns ‘Charlie Hebdo’
Egypt's top Islamic cleric warns Charlie Hebdo staff to pull its 'provocative' cover.
Church’s New Study Guide is Textbook Example of Israel Hatred
The church "study guide" casts supporters of the Jewish homeland as "inherently racist and abusive."
Leading Liberal Orthodox Rabbi: Women May Not Be Called Up to the Torah, Lead...
Rabbi Riskin was responding to a question, asking if his actions contradicted a recent decision from the OU.
Meet the Women of the Temple Mount
Several hundred women dare to pray near the Western Wall where they usually are prohibited. Several hundred men also are there. Women of the Wall? No. Meet the Women of the Temple Mount.
2700 Year-Old Inscription in City of David Excavations
This fascinating find will be presented at Megalim's Annual Archaeological Conference which will take place on Thursday, August 29th in the City of David.
Haredim Reject Government ‘Saturated’ Burials
The conventional burial sites permit the burial of some 70 persons per acre, as opposed to as many as 600 in the new system.
White Smoke, New Pope
The Vatican Cardinals have chosen a new pope. The winner is the former archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio (76).
Bergoglio has chosen the...
‘Bad Timing’ of Christmas Hurts Chanukah Sales
Observant Jews cringe every year that Chanukah and Christmas overlap, leading to sacrilegious combinations of customs, but the kosher industry is losing out when...
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