Poll: American Jews overwhelmingly reject Trump and his antisemitism policies
RNS) — The most recent poll shows 74% of Jewish voters disapprove of Trump’s job performance. Jews think Trump is ‘dangerous,’
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Harvard Divinity School pauses religion and conflict educational initiative, cuts its staff
RNS) — Hilary Rantisi, the associate director of the program, and the sole Palestinian American employed at the divinity school, said
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Arrest of Palestinian Columbia activist divides American Jews
RNS) — Growing divisions split the American Jewish community between those defending Israel and concerned with Jewish safety, and those speaking
Yonat Shimron
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Establishment US Jewish organizations mum on Trump’s Gaza plan
RNS) — The American Jewish Committee, a staunch supporter of Israel, issued a statement saying the president’s plan raises ‘a wealth
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Freedom from Religion Foundation dissolves honorary board in spat over trans issues
RNS) — The nation’s largest freethought organization published, then removed, an article by honorary board member Jerry Coyne who argued that
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Jewish leaders decry Pope Francis’ criticism of Israel as ‘incendiary’
RNS) — The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, whose stated goal is to ‘bolster Israel’s security and
Yonat Shimron
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From DC to the Vatican, baby Jesus is wearing a keffiyeh
RNS) — The pro-Palestinian creche is intended to point out the disconnect between the idealized Bethlehem of most representations and the
Yonat Shimron
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In new book, journalist Joshua Leifer offers a scathing take on American Judaism
RNS) — 'Tablets Shattered' is a sweeping historical account of a fractured and contentious religious establishment — much of it
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In the face of Palestinian suffering, interfaith groups offer a protective presence
RNS) — An interfaith delegation to Israel aims to provide support and accompaniment to Palestinians facing home demolitions, dislocation and violence
