Hanukkah is ranked one of Judaism’s minor festivals, but in the United States it has gained popularity as an expression of American prosperity and religious freedom.
With the Israeli military in the midst of a destructive showdown in its war with Hamas, many U.S. Jews aren’t in the mood for triumphant Hanukkah cheer.
A scholar of immigrant communities and religious minorities in Europe shares the history that shaped the keffiyeh’s origins and its transformation as a symbol of Palestinian cultural and national identity.
The diversity of Israel’s Jewish population has been a source of tensions, but also strength, over the decades.
(RNS) – ‘Women have a way of reflecting on theology that is different from us men,’ Francis told the International Theological Commission.
In the podcast, launched amid the Israel-Hamas War, the co-hosts imagine a role in the peace process that is particular to the Arab community in Israel.
This leadership transition ushers in a bright new chapter of impact for the 21,000-acre world-renowned education and retreat center in New Mexico.
'All we want for Christmas is a constant and comprehensive cease-fire and an end to this war,' said the Rev. Munther Isaac, pastor of Bethlehem’s Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church.
With the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly's approval, the Presbyterian Historical Society's mission statement now emphasizes: “Collect, Preserve, Share, Transform.”
In a November 9, 2023 letter to President Biden, Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) and thirty American Church based leaders called on President Biden and his Administration to support an immediate ceasefire, de-escalation, and restraint by all involved.
These six social innovators are working to address systemic issues of injustice in their communities while building a sustainable financial model.
The Presbytery of Philadelphia has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. They plan to invest in current pastors and start a program to train lay preachers.
"A compassionate ceasefire is our only hope for peace and reconciliation. It is the only hope for the children," writes The PC(USA) Office of Public Witness.
What is our ethical responsibility for consuming and sharing news online? Paul Morrow, a Human Rights Fellow at the University of Dayton, offers his analysis.
The academy is raising up the voices it once blocked.
On Oct. 30, the Presbyterian Office of Public Witness (OPW) issued a statement calling for a ceasefire in Israel/Palestine. "Political leaders declare war, civilians pay the price," it says.
After a summer of interviews, discernment, and prayer, Presbyterian Peace Fellowship introduces Rev. Dr. Laurie Lyter Bright as their new executive director.
A summary of the fall meeting of the Board of Pensions' board of directors.
‘It’s taking that culture of death and repurposing it for the sake of life, telling this very long story of resistance to that white supremacist culture,’ said the Rev. Isaac Collins, a Methodist minister who attended the melting.
After a comprehensive national search, Angela Duffy has been selected as President & CEO of New Covenant Trust Co., a subsidiary of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Foundation.
The synod on synodality gets the ball rolling on the question of female clergy, but the final decision will be up to Pope Francis.
Presbyterian Mission Agency's "A Sowing of Peace in Ukraine" offers multi-generational resources for churches to deepen their connection with Ukrainians.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spoke as news emerged of a deadly rocket attack on al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, run by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.
Teri McDowell Ott speaks to Doug Dicks, the PC(USA) regional liaison to Israel, Palestine and Jordan.
Walton underscored urgency in making theological education more accessible and inclusive in his inaugural address.
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