The Qur’an itself reflects a very deep consciousness of associations with Jewish scriptures, thoughts, and practices. ‘Surely it [the Qur’an] is a communication sent down from the Lord of the worlds, ...

The Plague of Justinian that killed many millions of people in the Near East and Europe, first appeared in Egypt, before spreading throughout the Eastern Roman, or Byzantine, Empire. Yersinia pestis, ...

The quad in front of UCLA's Royce Hall was the site of an encampment set up by pro-Palestinian activists in spring 2024. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) A strong majority of Jewish Americans said ...

A strong majority of Jewish Americans said they are concerned about antisemitism on college campuses but disagree with President Trump's approach to combating it, a national poll showed. By nearly 3 ...

Wrapped in his long-fringed, white prayer shawl, and dressed in a white linen robe, Rabbi Finkelstein stood on the dais; looking to the East, with his back to the congregation, he faced the Ark of the ...

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When it comes to genres, there are few more complex, varied, and satisfying than sci-fi. It’s a genre of adventure, wildly imaginative stories, and frequently tales of revolution that prompt the ...

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( JTA) — In the two years since the attacks of Oct. 7, the Jewish discourse over the war in Gaza has been agonizing and ...

An Israeli military van was attacked. It was transporting ultra-Orthodox Jewish draft evaders. Israeli tanks and warplanes pounded Gaza City, triggering more displacement. An Israeli military van ...

New York State improperly scaled back its standards for non-public religious schools and is failing to ensure that children at certain ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools receive a “sound basic education,” ...

Jewish political groups, mostly representing Orthodox communities, endorse former New York governor Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor, two days after incumbent Eric Adams dropped out of the race.