Tag: extremism
Russia’s Chief Rabbi: No Such Thing as Religious Extremism
Rabbi Lazar noted that many faiths have in them followers who promote pseudo-religious extremism.
European Parliament President Martin Schultz to Receive 2016 Medal of Tolerance
European Parliament President Martin Schultz is one of two recipients of the 2016 Medal of Tolerance for his commitment to preserve the memory of the Shoah.
The Pitfalls Of Extremism
Too many young people are misdirected and hurt by temptations they were never given the tools to control.
‘Muslims Must Triple Down’ on Countering Inspiration to ‘Islamist Savages’
The AIFD American Muslim reform group vows to "triple down" on efforts to fight extremism that led to Orlando terror attack.
Increased Security Ordered for Education Minister Naftali Bennett
The government has raised security around Minister Naftali Bennett in response to threats he received.
Terror, Extremism, Radicalism or Something Else Entirely? [audio]
The White House held a Summit to Combat "Extremism", while many say the war is with Militant Islam. Is there a battle raging that is much deeper and more profound?
British PM Cameron Wins Kudos for Fighting Anti-Semitism
British PM Cameron is praised by WJC Pres. Lauder for a 5-point plan to fight anti-Semitism and radical Islamic extremism.
Obama Invited Hamas-Backed Qatar and PA to ‘Counter Violent Extremism’
The White House must think that extremists will fight themselves. Or maybe he wants to "engage" them. Just don’t call them Muslims.
US Begins to Use ‘Daesh’ for ISIL, ‘Islamic State’
The US joins the rest of the world in referring to ISIS as 'Daesh' at Munich Security Conference.
‘Honorable Imam, You Bear Responsibility Before Allah’
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called on Muslim clerics to combat extremist ideology two weeks before radical Islamist terrorists killed 12 journalists at a satiric magazine in Paris.
Leaning To Eliyahu: The Lubavitcher Rebbe, NCSY, And The Way Forward In Judaism
The Rebbe’s deepest message is clear: Embrace and accept.
Extremism in Defense of Tznius
One measure for living a "normal" life is Halacha, and the other is societal standards.
Israel-Palestinian ‘Peace’ Would Destabilize Middle East
Ironically, if Israel and the Palestinian Authority signed a peace agreement, the recruiting and encouragement of extremism in the region would be at far higher levels than it is now.
Arab Moderation Murdered in Tunisia
In Tunesia, where non-Islamists are actually the majority, the elimination of Choukri Belaid wasn't just a crime, but a political strategy.
Religious Pluralism Within Orthodoxy
My harsh criticism is reserved for extremist behavior that is a result of those Hashkafos – even if it is from my own.