Dialogue

When diplomacy falters, religious dialogue can still hold the line - opinion

Now in its third decade, the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions hosted by Kazakhstan is a rare forum for dialogue across religious, ethnic, and geopolitical divides.

Eldridge Street Synagogue, New York
Attendees at the Declaration Signing.

Manchester’s Jewish and Muslim leaders sign declaration of hope, respect

 President Isaac Herzog meets with Muslim leaders at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, July 7, 2025.

Reporter's Notebook: Herzog hosts European Muslim delegation

 Attendees gather during a national dialogue, a key milestone in the transition to a new political system after decades of Assad rule, in Damascus, Syria February 25, 2025.

Syrians back freedoms, constitutional process at landmark dialog


The cost of hate

Resentment, rage and the desire to lash out at others no longer threatening us make us slaves to the past.

Jonathan Sacks and Pope 370

On Ramadan, time to combat hatred

Ramadan is the ideal time to speak out against hatred, intolerance, violence and extremism in all their forms.

Muslims shop for Ramadan decorations in Jerusalem.

Time to stop bad-mouthing haredim and to open a dialogue

There are many non-accusatory questions that both sides should ask, because without the answers they will remain forever at odds.

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Creating Dialogue

In the interest of integrating art into the broader social context, the Israeli Center for Digital Art in Holon considers it vital to collaborate on the local, national and international level.

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A (virtual) museum visit

Online social media platforms are changing the way museums, especially those in Israel, relate to their visitors.

The Tower of David Museum Web page

China rebukes Iran for France, UK oil ban

IAEA inspectors arrive in Tehran for meetings on nuclear program; Chinese Foreign Ministry.

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Muslim Brotherhood repeats: No talks with Israel

Spokesman says dialogue with Jewish state ‘not up for discussion.’

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Metzger, Cyprus archbishop pledge to deepen ties

Joint declaration affirms illegitimacy of doctrine of collective Jewish guilt for death of Jesus, highlights commitment to good relations.

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This IDF soldier knows that you need to know

Nadav Weinberg travels to US college campuses, educating students about ethical codes of IDF, advocating for Israel, creating dialogue.

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Knesset Speaker's Prize awarded to free loan advocate

"This prize goes to those who give with all their heart to the helpless ones among us," Rivlin says.

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