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With George Floyd in mind, Bible co-editors created Breathe Life Bible
By Adelle M. Banks — February 13, 2024
(RNS) — After the death of George Floyd, a Black man killed by a white police officer, the co-editors of the new Bible say they felt compelled to do something.
Protests suggest split among US Jews on war, but support for Israel is high
By Yonat Shimron — November 16, 2023
(RNS) — Younger Jews are less supportive of US policies toward Israel, but a majority still support Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
German leaders voice outrage and thousands rally in Berlin in reaction to rising antisemitism
By Associated Press — October 23, 2023
BERLIN (AP) — The protest comes as antisemitic incidents have been rising in Germany following the violent escalation of the war in Gaza.
Why social justice in Israel cannot wait: a conversation with Orly Erez-Likhovski
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 5, 2023
One of Israel's most important social activists speaks out. We all need to hear her.
Netanyahu’s heart problem is worse than you think
By Jeffrey Salkin — July 24, 2023
It’s not medical. It’s biblical. And that is far worse.
Why Israelis are in the streets
By Jeffrey Salkin — July 11, 2023
What is at stake? The existential meaning of Jewish history. It’s that crucial.
When Israelis protest, it is music to my ears
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 11, 2023
(RNS) — Israel's soundtrack isn't just the hora and sentimental songs. It is deeper and cooler. A podcast with Yossi Klein Halevi.
Israel’s Reform rabbi and legislator on judicial overhaul: ‘It doesn’t look good.’
By Yonat Shimron — March 20, 2023
(RNS) — Gilad Kariv, who serves on the Knesset’s Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, said he wants American Jews to help protect Israel’s democracy.
Israel is in trouble
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 16, 2023
Giving new meaning to: "The call is coming from inside the house."
Anger as French protesters compare vaccines to Nazi horrors
By Angela Charlton and Constantin Gouvy — July 20, 2021
PARIS (AP) — “I wore the star, I know what that is, I still have it in my flesh,” Holocaust survivor Joseph Szwarc said Sunday.
Judge tosses most claims over clearing protesters in DC park
By Michael Balsamo — June 22, 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a 51-page decision, the judge did allow the claims against the Metropolitan Police Department and the Arlington Police Department — their officers were involved in clearing the park — to proceed.
Baptists of Burma organize multiethnic diaspora rally in DC against coup in Myanmar
By Bob Smietana — April 9, 2021
(RNS) — Baptists and members of other ethnic Burmese churches will gather in DC in support of protests against the coup in Myanmar.
Catholic nun’s kneeling protest in Myanmar praised as ‘model for church leaders’
By Claire Giangravé — March 3, 2021
(RNS) — A Catholic nun kneeling in front of government troops in Myanmar became a symbol of democratic resistance after a military coup seized the country last month.
Clashes with cleric’s supporters kill 5 in southern Iraq
By Qassim Abdul-Zahra — November 28, 2020
BAGHDAD (AP) — Following the clashes beginning on Friday, Shiite Muslim leader Moqtada al-Sadr's supporters stormed Haboubi square, and torched tents pitched in the square.
Court rules DC church can hold outdoor services for now
By Adelle M. Banks — October 12, 2020
(RNS) — A judge said city limitations are causing a ‘substantial burden’ on Capitol Hill Baptist Church under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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