Religious tolerance

Queen Rania and manifestations of antisemitism in Jordan - opinion

The atmosphere in Jordan blurs the line between legitimate criticism of Israeli policy and antisemitism.

JORDAN’S QUEEN RANIA: She argued in a CNN interview in November 2023 that ‘Israel uses antisemitism to deflect criticism,’ the writers note.
EVYATAR DAVID, a 24-year-old hostage, is seen in a Hamas video released last month. While our hostages starve in tunnels, the world remains blind to their suffering, the writer charges.

Extremism and antisemitism are becoming mainstream - opinion

Christianity, illustrative

Why are religious leaders silent on antisemitism? - opinion

Visually impaired students recite the Koran written in braille during the holy fasting month of Ramadan at Raudlatul Makfufin Islamic boarding school in South Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, March 5, 2025.

Indonesian textbooks show major shift towards tolerance and inclusivity, report finds


Most Israelis believe a long weekend can lower religious tensions – survey

The findings, which were released on Tuesday, showed widespread support for a shorter workweek, with 76% favoring Sunday being made part of the weekend.

A JEWISH FAMILY gathers after lighting Shabbat candles.

UAE, US, Israel launch religious coexistence and tolerance team

The three will work to advance a detailed and innovative plan for dialogue between different religions and cultures.

Intelligence Minister Elazar Stern, Emirati Helath Minister Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Owais and US Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya launch religious coexistence team.

Saudis release human rights activist Raif Badawi after 10 years in prison

Opinion: "A major development and one for which Evangelical leaders have been ... praying."

 Screenshot from Twitter account of Raif Badawi’s wife, Ensaf Haidar

Kuwaiti poet: ‘Embrace Jews without having a political agenda’

US embassy Hanukkah message sparks antisemitic responses from Kuwaitis.

FILE PHOTO: Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah is seen during the Arab summit in Mecca, Saudi Arabia May 31, 2019

Hanukkah marks expansion of religious freedom across Muslim world - opinion

While we still have a way to go combating antisemitism, Jewish life is able to flourish in countries across the Islamic world.

Jews and Muslims pose in front of a menorah at the Israeli pavilion for Expo 2020 in Dubai, last Sunday on the first night of Hanukkah.

‘Chess4Solidarity’ tournament celebrated by Lapid, UNESCO

Over 500 people worldwide participated in the tournament, which was held virtually.

 Chess4solidarity event advertisement

A friendlier Judaism will enable greater Israeli unity - opinion

Nearly 75 years after Israel's miraculous independence was declared, we are forced to admit that much remains to be achieved in the quest of achieving a united Jewish society.

 WHEN DID the blowing of the shofar become a divisive element of Israeli society?

Ultra-Orthodox histrionics over religion, state may backfire - analysis

Both ultra-Orthodox parties have denounced the government as “treif," have accused Bennett of being “a con artist” and repeatedly denounced the government for "destroying Judaism."

UNITED TORAH JUDAISM Party MK Ya’acov Litzman (left), UTJ MK Moshe Gafni and Shas head Arye Deri converse during a meeting at the Knesset earlier this month.

Action taken against J'lem Municipality for vandalization of woman's photo

The petition was filed in response to the repeated vandalism of a photo of Holocaust survivor Peggy Parnes, which is displayed in Safra Square, home to Jerusalem's municipal offices.

Photographs of Peggy Parnes before and after being vandalized.

NJ co-op owners suing board for not allowing use of Shabbat elevator

Several residents of the apartments are taking the board president and other board members to court, alleging that the board is discriminating against religious Jewish residents.

Elevator (illustrative)