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Pew: Americans Warm Toward Religious Groups, Especially Jews

The survey found that Americans express warm feelings toward Jews, with half of US adults rating Jews at 67 degrees or higher on the 0-to-100 scale.

Philly Jewish Museum Posts Huge Sign Reminding Americans of Freedom of Religion

Facing Independence Mall as it does, in the heart of historic Philadelphia, the Museum’s signage refers to one of the most significant documents in American history.

Israel’s ‘Muezzin Law’ with Tougher Fines Submitted for Preliminary Knesset Vote

'Hundreds of thousands of Israeli citizens in the Galilee, Negev, Jerusalem and other locations in central Israel suffer routinely and daily from the noise caused by the PA systems of houses of worship.'

Jews Rally, Counter-Rally outside Hoenlein’s Group’s Hanukkah Party at Trump’s DC Hotel [video]

A pro-Trump protester yelled at Sharon Kleinbaum, clergywoman of LGBT Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, 'You would have been on the side of Antiochus rather than Judah the Maccabee.'

Jewish Organizations Protest UNESCO Insult to Judaism

Marchers protested UNESCO's effort to erase Judaism from the Jewish people's holiest sites.

Pilot’s Family Tells President Rivlin, Cohen Nov Was ‘A Joyful Boy’

"My son loved everyone, he was a joyful boy," the bereaved mother of an Israeli Air Force pilot told President Reuven Rivlin.

Tzohar’s High Holy Day Programs Estimated To Reach over 60,000 in Israel

Tzohar 'Praying Together' attendees all receive the same prayer book to make it easier to follow along.

Far East Meets Middle East in Summit for Religious Leaders

Over 20 religious leaders from east Asia arrived in Israel Monday for a four-day summit in Jerusalem.

Egypt Opens Rafah-Gaza Crossing for Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca

Egypt has opened its sole crossing with Gaza to allow Muslims to travel to Mecca for the Hajj.

Trusting Your Religion

Some say that we have the ability to choose so that we can shape our lives and undergo tests impartially. The way I see it, free-will is a gift of trust.

Religion and War?

Those who claim to be pluralists and reject religion, regard all religions as equally guilty of preaching war. But are they?

Islam is Not a religion

It is not a human right in the West to espouse, as does Islam, an ideology that embraces conquest and destruction of Western civilization. Islam is not merely a religion, it is an ideology.

A Soldier’s Mother: What Religion Are We?

Our children grow in this land of Israel, strong and proud. We march through the streets of our land, unafraid and yet committed to helping others, seeking peace, treating others with respect.

UFO Religion Celebrates ‘Swastika Rehabilitation Day’

The Raelians use the swastika as a symbol of peace, which has kept them from being allowed into Israel, where they wished to establish an embassy for extraterrestrials.

John Kerry Stays on Message: Don’t Blame Any Religion for Orlando Terror Attack

"The worst thing you can do is engage in trying to point fingers at one group or one form of sectarianism or another," said Kerry

There’s Hope for the Left After All

When a Meretz councilwoman is thoroughly rebuked by her own constituency for her anti-religious hatred, it means there's hope after all.

Rivlin: Faithful Jews Are not Anti-Christian or Anti-Muslim

The President told Christian leaders that the regional conflict is about hate and not religion.

Research Links Being Religious with a Happy Life – but only for Jews

The Taub Center noted a link between being religious and being satisfied with aspects of living, but that it does not necessarily apply to non-Jews. Hareidim live longer

Haifa Arab Students Heckle Egyptian Lecture as ‘Zionist Collaborator’

The Egyptian researcher spoke to psychology students at Haifa University on co-existence. One Arab student shouted, "You are dancing on the blood of martyrs."

Byzantine-Era Lamb Sculpture Discovered at Caesarea Port

Archaeologists discovered a Byzantine-era marble sculpture of a lamb Thursday morning in excavations at Caesarea port in the Caesarea National Park, Experts suggested that the...

Chief Rabbi Lau Condemns Minister Bennett’s Visit to US Conservative School

"The visit constitutes a recognition of congregations that are dangerous to the future of the Jewish nation.”

US Evangelists Up in Arms over Entry for ‘Muslim-Only’ Refugees

Jeb Bush says U.S. should be more open to admitting Christians. Three Syrian Catholics, one Christian, and one Orthodox believer have arrived since October 1.

Abbas Tells Kerry No One Can Stop Violence – at Same Time PA Promotes...

The Palestinian Authority again lied in propaganda alleging that Jews "broke into" Al Aqsa. Kerry: "I know that the situation for Palestinians is…very dire."

FBI Arrests Gang that Plotted to Attack Synagogues and Black Churches

Two white men from Virginia ordered rifles and guns from undercover agents.

PA Removes Steel Door Jews Installed at Joseph’s Tomb

Israel sent the Palestinian Authority a key to the door at the tomb, under PA control. The key was sent back along with the door.

54% of American Jews Eat Pork, Says Pew Poll

Less than two-thirds of Americans are "absolutely certain" that God exists. Millennials point to a godless future.

Fear of Violence Prompts Police to Seek Delay of Synagogue Demolition

Hundreds of people have barricaded themselves in the Givat Ze'ev synagogue. Police tell court they cannot stop violence if wrecking ball starts to work.

Rabin’s ‘Yarzheit’ Enters Second Week

In Israel, the yarzheit of assassinated Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin is marked for two weeks or even more, depending on the calendar.

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