Judaism
What Time Is Yom Kippur Over? Sundown Marks End of Fasting
When you're abstaining from food or drink until sundown, you may want to know exactly when that moment is set to happen.
What Is Yom Kippur and How Is It Celebrated? A Brief Explanation
Following on the heels of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Yom Kippur is a somber holiday dedicated to atoning for a person's sins from the past year.
New York City Program Teaches Yiddish to Dogs
"I find [the dogs] actually responded to it better than English," says dog trainer Miguel Rodriguez.
Mosque, Synagogue and Church Being Built Together in Abu Dhabi
Plans have been unveiled for the Abrahamic Family House, a sprawling interfaith complex in the United Arab Emirates' capital city. "There has never been a building that has the three faiths in one form," said architect David Adjaye.
Mohel Accused of Infecting Infant With Herpes During Bris
Health officials say the infection was a result of a "metzitzah b'peh," a ritual among some ultra-Orthodox Jews when direct oral suction is applied to the wound left by the removal of the foreskin.
Is Israel About to Face Another Measles Epidemic?
According to the Israeli Health Ministry, more than 4,300 people were infected with measles between July 2018 and July 2019. Is another surge coming this month?
Tree of Life Synagogues Oppose Death Penalty for Mass Shooter
Leaders of two congregations that met inside Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue oppose prosecutor's request for the death penalty against Robert Bowers, charged with killing 11 people inside the temple on October 27, 2018.
Student Fights Vandalism Charge for Ripping Up Protestor's Swastika Sign
Grae Hosmanek alleges the protestor yelled "gas the Jews" as he held a Nazi sign with a swastika on it.
MGM Redesigning Casino Security Uniforms Due To Holocaust Imagery
The yellow polo shirts adored with a six-pointed star were reminiscent of the badges Jewish people were forced to wear in Nazi Germany, the complaint said.
Hasidic Man Sues McDonalds, Says He was Told to Shave His Beard to Get Job
A manager allegedly told the applicant "he had the job, but would need to shave his beard to be in compliance with McDonald's grooming and appearance policy," according to the EEOC.
How a Devout Muslim is Keeping Only Kosher Restaurant in the Hamptons Alive
"Now they have a chance to come out and hang out under one roof," says Rashid Sulehri, new owner of the Beach Bakery and Grand Cafe in Westhampton Beach.
Arsonist Sets Himself on Fire While Trying to Burn Down Synagogue
"Please tell me that synagogue is burning to the ground if not, it's poor preparation," Tristan Morgan reportedly told police when he was arrested.
Rabbi Urges Congregation to Bring Guns to Synagogue
"I know it sounds horrible, but I think it's a very logical approach for the situation we're in," said Boston rabbi Dan Rodkin.
Jewish Communities' 'Increasing Sense of Emergency' Amid Rise in Attacks
There were around 400 anti-Semitic attacks perpetrated worldwide in 2018 alone, noted researchers from Tel Aviv University, in Israel.
Alan Dershowitz Slams New York Times for Anti-Semitic Cartoon
A cartoon in the international edition of the newspaper depicted President Donald Trump leading a dog with the head of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Members of Jewish Sect Accused of Child Kidnapping
One of the alleged kidnappers considered a 14-year-old victim his wife.
Albert Einstein 'God Letter' to Be Auctioned
Einstein described the Bible as a collection of "honorable, but still primitive, legends" which are "pretty childish."
Anti-Semitism Has a Long History in the U.S.
In his run for office, President Donald J. Trump fueled some of the darkest views of the far-right.
Einstein Called God the 'Product of Human Weakness'
Manuscript will be auctioned in New York in December and is expected to sell for up to $1.5m
America Is Now Even More Divided Than Israel
What bisects America so fundamentally today that some are talking about a second civil war?
Kapparot: Why Thousands of Chickens Will Die in Israel
Critics have been pressing for an overhaul of the practice, which has been branded "barbaric" by animal rights groups.
What Is Heaven Like?
This is paradise according to Islam, Judaism, Christianity...and Eric Clapton.
Anti-Semitism Awareness Act Helps Prevent Bullying
It is time for the AAA to be passed into law.
Serving Muslims on Ramadan Made Me a Better Rabbi
Serving non-kosher food showed how much I've changed from someone who had never entered a mosque, and who feared and demonized Muslims.
Ann Coulter Suggests Shooting Immigrants, Again
"If you shoot one to encourage the others, maybe they'll learn, but otherwise, we'll see, we'll see," Coulter said in a previous interview.
'Bigot' Pastor Robert Jeffress Denies He Is Extremist
Jeffress led a prayer at the event marking the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
Mahmoud Abbas Says Holocaust Caused by Jews' Behavior
The Palestinian Authority president gave a conspiracy theory-laden speech.
Airports Side With Orthodox Jewish Men Against Women
The ad campaign was launched after an 82-year-old Holocaust survivor sued Israel's national airline for gender discrimination.
How Christians, Jews and Muslims View the Afterlife
Stories about what happens after we die are often contradictory, but there are some major similarities.