John Irving's 'Queen Esther' is the next great Jewish American novel

Hare Krishnas celebrate a 50-year milestone with a parade of chariots in Manhattan

(RNS) — More than 25,000 devotees of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) attended the parade, according to organizers.

Young Americans are happy about the future. They’re also terrified of it.

(RNS) — We are a nation caught between generations, and we don’t have the language to talk about what comes next.

A Native naming ceremony welcomes newly discovered spider into community of the land

PORTLAND, Ore.  (RNS and NPR) — After its discovery by a local scientist, a new spider species received a ceremonial welcome by the Yakama Nation. 

Why boycotting Israel at grocery co-ops hurts Jews, Palestinians and the food movement

(RNS) — I wish those spending time and effort on co-op boycott votes would instead direct their energies in ways that will lead to actual constructive outcomes for the people they are ostensibly interested in helping.

Amid anti-migrant attacks, South African clergy urge dialogue and open doors

(RNS) — The violence has resulted in at least 12 deaths, widespread destruction of foreign-owned businesses and homes and thousands of migrants fleeing South Africa or seeking shelter in community centers, mosques, churches and police stations.