The head of Sunni Islam’s highest seat of learning has urged the Middle East’s Muslims to “embrace” local Christians. Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, the grand imam of al-Azhar in Egypt, told an interfaith meeting in Abu Dhabi attended by Pope Francis … Continue reading
The persecution of religious minorities is a significant root of global disorder, and constant and concerted efforts should be made by all to diminish this everywhere. Additionally, of special concern is the persecution of Christians in so many parts of … Continue reading
Rabbi Natan Levy of North London, one of the leaders of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, offered a couple of reasons why he chose to fast for the entire 30 days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Perhaps … Continue reading
July 15th, the 17th of Tammuz, typically stands as a Jewish fast day and the beginning of a three-week mourning period for the two Jerusalem Temples’ destruction. What makes this year’s observance particularly interesting however, lies in its coinciding with … Continue reading
Following the kidnap-murder of three Israeli teens and one Palestinian teen, the families of murdered Israeli teen Naftali Fraenkel and Palestinian teen Mohammad Abu Khudeir have drawn comfort from one another. This past week, the Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat brought to … Continue reading