Christianity
What South Park and Dante get wrong about the Hebrew Bible’s Hell - study
A new academic essay argues that the fiery underworld familiar from Dante, TV, and pop culture replaced the Hebrew Bible’s older, quieter idea of Sheol.
Israel appoints new envoy to Christian world after Lebanese Jesus statue, Pizzaballa controversies
Washington letter on Bosnia sparks fears of expanding foreign influence in Europe - opinion
Yakov Schacht: How a Ninjutsu coach navigates life in Israel’s war zone
How often does the first day of Hanukkah fall on Christmas?
In just over a century, the first day of Hanukkah, which begins at sundown, has coincided with Christmas Day four other times.
'Pope can't rewrite Bible - Jesus was a Jew from Judea, not Palestinian,' Christian leader says
A nativity scene featuring baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh was unveiled at Pope Francis’ Nativity Scene and Christmas Tree inauguration on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square.
Allegations of Christian influence surface as World Zionist Congress election heats up
Israel365 asked David Friedman to support a slate of candidates in next year’s election for the World Zionist Congress.
Texas Jews are ‘deeply concerned’ about Christian material in proposed public school curriculum
Texas is poised to adopt a public school curriculum that refers to Jesus as “the Messiah,” asks kindergartners to study the Sermon on the Mount and presents the Crusades in a positive light.
Jews for Jesus remains a deceptive cover to convert Jews - opinion
Jews for Jesus remains as it was established: a poorly veiled and deceptive cover for a full-court effort to convert Jews to Christianity.
‘Grinch’ pro-Palestinian protesters force cancelation of Melbourne Christmas tradition
The protest entitled ‘Crash the Christmas Windows’ was planned by anti-war activist Amy Settal, according to the Guardian.
'A disgusting Jew': Uproar after Netflix casts Jewish-Israeli actress to play Mary, Jesus's mom
Noa Cohen, a 21-year-old Israeli actress, portrays the world’s most famous Jewish mom in the movie, but some social media users are calling for a boycott.
Why Trump is being compared to the obscure biblical king Jehu on the Christian right
Messianic community leaders declared Donald Trump a "trumpet of God."
Is Jewish universalism the source of antisemitism? - opinion
If the tides continue to turn against us, we must internalize that no universalist from outside the community is coming to help us. What that looks like will differ according to each person.
Egyptian government legalizes 293 churches, reinforcing religious inclusivity
Under Article 8 of Law No. 80, which governs the construction and restoration of churches in Egypt, the government continues to support religious institutions by aligning them with legal standards.
