JUDAISM

White House Condemns Blocking of L.A. Synagogue, Antisemitism & Violence

“Americans have a right to peaceful protest. But blocking access to a house of worship—and engaging in violence—is never acceptable.”

NYC Jewish Students & Educators Petition to Restore Time Off for Passover

For the first time in nearly 40 years, New York City public schools will be open during Passover.

Five Years After the Deadliest Antisemitic Attack in U.S. History, the Killer Is on Trial

“There is no making sense of this senseless act. Mr. Bowers caused extraordinary harm to many, many people.”

Muslim & Jewish COVID-19 Responders Pray Together in Display of Tolerance & Brotherhood

In an iconic show of unity and brotherhood, a Muslim and a Jew, paramedic partners in Israel, paused during one particularly busy day to pray—the Muslim kneeling on his prayer rug facing Mecca; the Jew donning his prayer shawl, facing Jerusalem. The photo, snapped by a coworker, garnered thousands of likes within hours. One twitter user wrote: “One fight! One victory! Let's unite.”