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As Bondi’s Jewish community celebrates Passover, freedom and fear are front of mind

For many bereaved families the holiday – which commemorates their ancestors’ liberation from slavery 3,000 years ago – is going to be ‘very, very confronting’

The Guardian - AU

What is Reform Judaism? History of the movement after attack on US synagogue

Temple Israel boasts the second-largest congregation in the denomination

The Independent UK

New edition of Ferrara bible shows how persecuted Jews kept faith alive in Spanish

Exiled Spanish and Portuguese Jews who had fled to Italy translated Hebrew bible into their common language

The Guardian - UK

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“Destroy the ancient world”: Candace Owens faces backlash over viral conspiracy claims about Judaism

Candace Owens is facing backlash after a viral post linking Jewish symbols, ancient paganism, and ISIS in a sweeping conspiracy claim. Critics, including historians and legal experts, say her assertions lack evidence and echo longstanding antisemitic tropes. With millions viewing the post, the controversy has reignited debate over misinformation, online…

The Times of India

The ranks of US rabbis grow more diverse, with rising numbers of women and LGBTQ people

Rabbis and rabbinical students in the United States are more diverse than ever

The Independent UK

Gregory Bovino's Comments About U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen's Shabbat Observance

The New York Times reports that Gregory Bovino, the Border Patrol Field Leader, criticized sabbath observance by Daniel Rosen, the U.S. Attorney… The post Gregory Bovino's Comments About U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen's Shabbat Observance appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Historian Warns That AI Will Control Religions like Judaism, Christianity and Islam

A top historian warns AI could soon dominate Judaism, Christianity and Islam by becoming the ultimate authority on sacred texts. Here is how.

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‘Dan taught me to live for every moment’: French Bondi shooting victim, 27, honoured at Sydney memorial

Rabbi calls for good deeds in memory of Dan Elkayam and other victims of attack at Jewish event

The Guardian - AU

Defiance and fear after Bondi as a rabbi urges mourners to ‘be more Jewish’ and a Jewish bakery closes for good

The killings have forced a reckoning with real danger, but also a fierce determination ‘to never give up our Judaism’ and to express it publicly

The Guardian - AU

'Fiddler on the Moon' documentary explores how Judaism might adapt as humanity reaches out into space

'No matter what your traditions are, someone is going to break them.'

Space

Hanukkah celebrates both an ancient military victory and a miracle of light – modern Jews can pick from either tradition

Friends and family will come together to celebrate, share gifts and eat traditional foods as the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah begins on Dec. 14, 2025.

The Conversation

12 Religious Leaders Who Completely Changed the World

Faith possesses the power to move mountains, but it also constructs civilizations and dismantles empires. Throughout human history, select figures have achieved far more than simple preaching. They fundamentally altered the very way humanity thinks, lives, and interacts. Their influence extends well beyond the walls of places of worship. In…

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How the first Bible to include a map helped spread the idea of countries with borders

Five hundred years ago the first Bible featuring a map was published. The anniversary has passed uncelebrated, but it transformed the way that Bibles were produced. The map appeared in Christopher Froschauer’s 1525 Old Testament, which was published in Zürich and widely distributed in 16th-century central Europe.

The Conversation

Orthodox Judaism is making space for women’s religious leadership – even without traditional ordination

When people picture a rabbi, they may imagine a man standing in front of a congregation in a synagogue. But “rabbi” means much more than that. For example, a rabbi could be a teacher, a nonprofit executive for a Jewish organization or a scholar of Jewish law – and, increasingly,…

The Conversation

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The Independent UK

Photos of Hasidic Jewish rabbis praying at resting place of 'the Rebbe' in New York

Hasidic rabbis attended the annual International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries and gathered in prayer Friday in the Queens borough of New York City at the resting place of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. He was known as “the Rebbe” and was one of Judaism’s most influential figures of the 20th century.

The Conversation

Nobody Wants This: season two tries to push beyond stereotyping Jewish women, but doesn’t get very far

Nobody Wants This is a romantic comedy following an agnostic white American woman, Joanne (Kristen Bell), and “hot rabbi” Noah Roklov (Adam Brody). Falling for Noah is easy but maintaining a relationship and forging a future with a leader of a religious community is much harder. Joanne must consider how…

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Nobody Wants This Season 2's Ending Was Emotional, And I Had To Ask About How Esther Played Into Noah And Joanne’s Choice

This was pivotal.

The Guardian - UK

Nobody Wants This review – Kristen Bell and Adam Brody’s chemistry is electric

The romcom is as easy to love as ever, as it returns for a second season. Stupid jokes, emotional depth, one of the best comic creations on TV, Seth Rogen: it’s so easy to buy into this show

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The Independent UK

Following meteoric success — and some criticism — 'Nobody Wants This' evolves in Season 2

Netflix's “Nobody Wants This” became a surprise hit last year, topping charts and drawing millions of viewers

Reason

Discrimination "Due to Community Complaints" About Person's "Zionist Views" Isn't Based on Race or Religion, Court Holds

From Judge Charles Breyer's opinion earlier this month in Pauker v. Heart Consciousness Church, Inc. (N.D. Cal.): Plaintiff Michael Pauker… The post Discrimination "Due to Community Complaints" About Person's "Zionist Views" Isn't Based on Race or Religion, Court Holds appeared first on Reason.com.

The Independent UK

Newly-released hostage attends funeral of his commander after body returned from Gaza

Two hostages released by Hamas were reunited Wednesday in a Jerusalem cemetery for a final goodbye

The Conversation

Peter Thiel thinks Greta Thunberg could be the Antichrist. Here’s how three religions actually describe him

In a series of four lectures, Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel has been opining on the Antichrist.

The Independent UK

Trump promoted ‘The Abraham Accords’ for peace. What you need to know

Abraham, known as Ibrahim to Muslims, is often invoked by those seeking to bridge interfaith divides

The Guardian - UK

The Manchester synagogue attack and the right to protest

Letters: Tomilyn Rupert believes that the conflation of Zionism with Judaism is wrong and contributes to antisemitism. Plus letters from Gabriele Hodgson, Selina Osman and Deirdre Burrell

The Independent UK

First female Archbishop of Canterbury still an outlier among world's top religious leaders

For the first time, a woman will serve as the Archbishop of Canterbury, following the 105 men who have held the role since St. Augustine took that position in the year 597

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