When the Islamic and Jewish New Years intersect
This year sees the alignment of main holy days in the Jewish and Islamic calendars – Rosh Hashanah, which translates as the ‘beginning of the […]
Judaism
Trump defends ‘star’ tweet; Clinton says it’s anti-Semitic
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday defended a social media post he made two days earlier that included an image depicting Democratic rival Hillary […]
Pope Francis to visit Auschwitz death camp in July
Pope Francis will visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in July, as part of World Youth Day. This trip coincides with his five day trip to […]
Dr Michael Siegel: the Jewish lawyer who survived Nazi violence and humiliation on March 10, 1933
The year is 1933 and Hitler’s rise to power is imminent. Days earlier and the Nazis had exploited the burning of the Reichstag, home of […]
Asian, Muslim and Hindu holidays added to school calendars in Howard County, Maryland
A Maryland county will allow Muslim and Hindu students a day off from school to celebrate Diwali and Eid al-Adha. The Howard County Board of […]
How do you balance between free speech and criticism of religion?
When Charlie Hebdo published cartoons of The Prophet Mohammed early in 2015 there was a violent and deadly backlash. The magazine’s office were invaded and […]
Union for Reform Judaism adopts historic transgender rights policy
The Union for Reform Judaism in North America has adopted a resolution for transgender rights. This move continues a long tradition of supporting minority rights. […]
Scholar’s corner: what does the Qur’an actually say about Jews and Christians?
Dr. Imam Mamadou Bocoum is a holder of two Masters and a PhD from The Muslim College, and Heythrop College, University of London. He is […]
Scholar’s corner: how do Abul A’la Maududi and Fazlur Rahman position Jews and Christians in the Quran?
Dr. Imam Mamadou Bocoum is a holder of two Masters and a PhD from The Muslim College, and Heythrop College, University of London. He is […]
What is the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and commemorates the creation of the Earth. During this two day celebration, the traditional greeting “L’shanah tovah”… “for […]