- January 17, 2025
For Israeli Jews, a potential ceasefire brings both hope and fear for the future
JERUSALEM (RNS) — War-weary Israelis feel deeply ambivalent over the proposed ceasefire agreement. The deal — which the Israeli Cabinet had not yet approved by
Yeshiva University Survivors for Justice founder criticizes Yeshiva University president’s role in Trump inauguration
NEW YORK — Yeshiva University Survivors for Justice (YUSJ) founder Mordechai I. Twersky has strongly criticized Yeshiva University President Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman for agreeing
The unflinching moral compass of David Lynch
(RNS) — In a 2007 BAFTA interview, David Lynch said that “Believe it or not, ‘Eraserhead’ is my most spiritual film.” “Elaborate on that,” prompted
2 Israeli American hostages are expected to be among the first 33 released by Hamas
(RNS) — American Jews breathed a collective sigh of relief Wednesday (Jan. 15) when the ceasefire deal was announced 15 months after the war between
My Gen Z daughter and her Altadena and Pasadena classmates are showing us the way
(RNS) — This column is a love letter to the children of Pasadena and Altadena. I often write about religion and interfaith cooperation in disaster
King Day and Inauguration Day confluence sparks plans for rallies, prayer, hospitality
WASHINGTON (RNS) — As President-elect Donald Trump takes his oath of office for a second presidential term, the Rev. Al Sharpton, president of the National
The Vatican braces for a second Trump presidency
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Donald Trump might not be president yet, but world leaders have been preparing for his second term, including the head of
How dangerous is Christian nationalism?
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Christian therapist Andrew Bauman quit sexist theology and says you can too
(RNS) — Twenty years ago, Andrew Bauman was part of the problem. The son of a pastor in the Southern Baptist Convention, Bauman studied religion
Benin’s mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival
OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the