Religion News Service
The lesson Southern Jews knew first
(RNS) — That old fear of being ‘too Jewish’ is alive and well. But we can fight it.
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3mInquiry into antisemitism in Australia condemns online hatred and bigotry targeting witnesses
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was created in response to two gunmen allegedly inspired by the Islamic State group slaying 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration in December.
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4mMuslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak
ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is required once in a lifetime for every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to perform it.
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4mPenpa Tsering sworn in for a second term to lead Tibet’s government-in-exile
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — Tsering's swearing-in ceremony took place in the presence of the Dalai Lama, who was escorted to the venue by red-robed monks among the sounds of beating drums and chanted prayers.
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6mSan Diego mosque shooting shows importance of teaching pluralism
(RNS) — This shooting was not just an attack on a sacred space — it was an attack on the very idea that all of us, across our differences, deserve to live in safety and dignity.
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4mThe Witness, Inc. launches 'Not Going Back' campaign to defend voting rights
<a href="https://www.thewitnessinc.org">The Witness, Inc.</a>