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A scholar of American anti-Semitism explains the hate symbols present at the US Capitol
Jonathan D. Sarna, Brandeis University One of the many horrifying images from the Jan. 6 rampage on the U.S. Capitol shows a long-haired, long-bearded man

This year, American Jews are taking Hanukkah outside
(RNS) — Jewish tradition teaches that the story of the Hanukkah miracle of light over darkness should be publicized. It’s the reason some Jews put

New Labor Department rule expands religious exemption for federal contractors
(RNS) — The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a new rule intended to foster “full and equal participation” of religious groups as federal contractors.

Mormon apostle says to wear a mask as “a sign of Christlike love,” but some church members are pushing back
On Monday, Dale Renlund, an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced that four LDS temples will be moving to “Phase

Opinion | Of Death and Consequences
What Islamic narratives do teach believers is not to protest death, especially to accept the death of loved ones with resignation, forbearance and full trust

Pope’s new book speaks to COVID crisis and beyond
(RNS) — Pope Francis agrees with former Chicago mayor and Obama administration aide Rahm Emanuel that a crisis is a terrible thing to waste. But

Romanians in the rain; South Korean entrance exams
(RNS) — Each week Religion News Service presents a gallery of photos of religious expression around the world. This week’s photo selection includes both Sikh