Christianity

How often does the first day of Hanukkah fall on Christmas?

In just over a century, the first day of Hanukkah, which begins at sundown, has coincided with Christmas Day four other times.

By ZACHARY SMITH/CLEVELAND.COM/TNS
15/12/2024

'Pope can't rewrite Bible - Jesus was a Jew from Judea, not Palestinian,' Christian leader says

A nativity scene featuring baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh was unveiled at Pope Francis’ Nativity Scene and Christmas Tree inauguration on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square.

Allegations of Christian influence surface as World Zionist Congress election heats up

Israel365 asked David Friedman to support a slate of candidates in next year’s election for the World Zionist Congress.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
05/12/2024

Texas Jews are ‘deeply concerned’ about Christian material in proposed public school curriculum

Texas is poised to adopt a public school curriculum that refers to Jesus as “the Messiah,” asks kindergartners to study the Sermon on the Mount and presents the Crusades in a positive light.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
23/11/2024

Jews for Jesus remains a deceptive cover to convert Jews

Jews for Jesus remains as it was established: a poorly veiled and deceptive cover for a full-court effort to convert Jews to Christianity. 

By ALAN SCHNEIDER
16/11/2024

‘Grinch’ pro-Palestinian protesters force cancelation of Melbourne Christmas tradition

The protest entitled ‘Crash the Christmas Windows’ was planned by anti-war activist Amy Settal, according to the Guardian. 

'A disgusting Jew': Uproar after Netflix casts Jewish-Israeli actress to play Mary, Jesus's mom

Noa Cohen, a 21-year-old Israeli actress, portrays the world’s most famous Jewish mom in the movie, but some social media users are calling for a boycott.

Why Trump is compared to the biblical King Jehu on Christian right

Messianic community leaders declared Donald Trump a "trumpet of God."

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
04/11/2024

Is Jewish universalism the source of antisemitism?

If the tides continue to turn against us, we must internalize that no universalist from outside the community is coming to help us. What that looks like will differ according to each person. 

03/11/2024
Egyptian Coptic Pope Tawadros II receives President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the new Coptic Cathedral

Egyptian government legalizes 293 churches, reinforcing religious inclusivity

Under Article 8 of Law No. 80, which governs the construction and restoration of churches in Egypt, the government continues to support religious institutions by aligning them with legal standards.

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