Religion

Conservative rabbis endorse use of electric cars on Shabbat, but divisions over driving remain

The two decisions illustrated a divide within the movement over the proper way to reserve the day of rest.

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Opponents of Israel’s judicial overhaul see parallels in Tisha B’Av, this week’s Jewish day of mourning

As the fast day approaches, some protesters of the recent law weakening the judiciary fear that it could lead to another catastrophe.

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Tisha B’Av invites you to imagine how everything could go wrong

Relating to the despair over a 2,000-year-old catastrophe is an exercise in empathy, writes a scholar of ancient Judaism.

Young Jews are demanding action on climate change

A non-denominational yeshiva opens in Scotland, inspired by models in US and Israel

At event inspired by The Moth, yeshiva graduates drop the mic on their haredi Orthodox upbringings

Christians are turning to a Jewish nonprofit to help them have hard conversations

A walk on the beach was a hint of a better world to come

Anglican Church of Canada finalizes decision to replace ‘For the Conversion of the Jews’ prayer

Rabbinical court delays ruling on Berlin rabbi accused of sexual misconduct after he offers 11th-hour doctor’s note

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