religion

 Buses carrying senior figures from the Syrian Druze community  welcomed by Israeli Druze

One wounded in gathering held by Syrian Druze sheikhs at Tiberias shrine during historic visit

The sheikhs arrived via buses to the border gate, where they were greeted by their Druze brethren living in Israel in a historic visit to the shrine of Nabi Shu'ayb.

Purim: Asking without logic

On Purim, let us rise above logic. Let us stand before our father in heaven and cry out, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?”

 An illustration of a cardboard box with 'this end up' and two arrows pointing downwards.

When the world turns upside down, rabbis can help us keep our heads on straight

In uncertain times, rabbis provide guidance, connection, and resilience—helping Jewish communities navigate chaos, identity, and moral challenges.

By RABBI SHIRA KOCH EPSTEIN/JTA
12/03/2025
High Court of Justice prepares for hearing on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can form the

City residents to be able to choose local rabbis in reversal of regulations

Both Tzohar and Itim petitioned the High Court of Justice after Malkieli issued ordinances granting more control over the election process of city rabbis to political parties.

 Muslims pray on the first Friday of Ramadan, at the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem's Old City

Tens of thousands of Muslims hold Ramadan prayers on Temple Mount

Police said mass prayer on al-Aqsa ended on Friday afternoon with no irregular incidents, after Israel limited the number entering from the West Bank.

 Rabbi David Kalb, center, leads a crowd of Jewish Deadheads in prayer at Citi Field's Jackie Robins

Most American Jews say they rarely or never pray, new poll finds

A new Pew study finds a sharp decline in regular prayer among American Jews, with 58% now saying they seldom or never pray, up from 45% in 2014.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
27/02/2025

Religious women enlist in IDF combat roles, forming unique platoon

As demand surges among observant female recruits, the IDF's new religious combat platoon offers a glimpse into how two American lone soldiers balance their faith and military service.

21/02/2025

Can Zionism bridge its religious-secular divide?

While many ultra-Orthodox Jews support Israel as the Jewish homeland, they oppose early Zionism's secular values. Understanding this distinction is crucial for building a more inclusive movement.

Let's talk about God: Why studying religion helps understand conflict

Without employing critical historical perspectives to explore the role of religion and the construction of God, we cannot hope to fully grasp the complex interfaith dynamics at play in the world.

By MICHAL BAR-ASHER SIEGAL
16/02/2025

The wall Trump wants to tear down isn’t on the border: The fight over church and state

The president wants to round up, remove, and wall off those who, for the most part, are not White and don’t practice his approved brand of Christianity.

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