Michigan city defends itself against accusations of favoring Muslim holidays over other faiths

Why the closing prayers of Judaism’s holiest holiday focus on repairing relationships with each other

(The Conversation) — A central theme of the High Holidays – and Judaism itself – is that to do right by God, people must first do right by each other.

The ethical cases for immigration as a human right

(The Conversation) — A political philosopher explains the ethical arguments in favor of free movement.

New laws trigger a fresh legal fight over Nazi-looted art in Los Angeles and Auschwitz museums

LOS ANGELES (AP) — This pair of lawsuits are the first to be filed after the recent passage of laws by California and Congress, which strengthen U.S.-based claims to artwork that were forcibly taken from Jewish families during World War II.

Knife attack on Sikh trucker in Wyoming stirs fresh fears in community

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The Sikh victim was attacked from behind early Sunday while in a restroom at the Bitter Creek rest stop on Interstate 80 midway between Cheyenne and Salt Lake City, according to court documents.

Jehovah’s Witnesses allow blood-derived products but keep ban on whole-blood transfusions

(AP) — The policy, announced Friday, is the second revision this year in what has long been one of the most controversial and distinctive teachings of the religious organization.