Bomb Threats Made Against Jewish Community Centers In 11 States
"My instincts tell me this is all part of a coordinated effort," an Ann Arbor police detective tells Michigan Public Radio, discussing threats made in the city.
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Decades Later, Translation Of Jewish Text Will Open Zohar's Gates To English Speakers
The translation of a rare Jewish text is almost done, thanks to Berkeley scholar Daniel Matt. This May, publishers will release the final volume of the authoritative English translation of the Zohar.
Black Muslims Face Double Jeopardy, Anxiety In The Heartland
The intersection of these two identities has become more acute thanks to Black Lives Matter and protests against the Trump administration's executive order on immigration.
In Eastern Virginia, Mixed Feelings on Trump's Trans Restroom Guidance
Gloucester County, Va., is embroiled in a battle over transgender restrooms. The case of one of its high school students is slated to be argued before the Supreme Court next month.
Another Wave Of Bomb Threats Targets Jewish Community Centers
For the fourth time in two months, multiple centers received threats in one day. Headstones at a Jewish cemetery in Missouri have also been vandalized. President Trump called the threats "horrible."
Headstones Vandalized At Jewish Cemetery In Missouri
The Jewish community in St. Louis is trying to understand what's behind a massive act of vandalism at one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the state of Missouri. Vandals toppled more than 170 gravestones at Chesed Shel Emeth cemetery sometime over the weekend.
After Criticism, Trump Speaks Out Against Anti-Semitic Violence
President Trump said Tuesday anti-Semitic violence is "horrible" and more work needs to be done to root out bigotry. His comments came after criticism that he hasn't spoken out against anti-Semitism.
Episcopal Church Sues Trump Administration Over Travel Ban
A church in Washington state is suing the federal government for preventing it from practicing its faith. The Episcopal diocese says the refugee ban stops them from welcoming strangers in need.
Lack Of Education Leads To Lost Dreams And Low Income For Many Jehovah's Witnesses
When it comes to education, not all religions are created equal. Jehovah's Witnesses have the lowest rate of formal education. And that can have a detrimental effect on those who leave the religion.
In Times Square, Protesters Take To The Streets To Say 'I Am Muslim Too'
At a rally in New York City on Sunday, protesters filled three city blocks to express solidarity with Muslims and to speak out against President Trump's immigration ban.