These are presidential candidate Joe Biden’s Jews
Who will he turn to for fundraising? What does it mean for his foreign policy? By RON KAMPEAS/JTA APRIL 26, 2020 – THE JERUSALEM POST Biden’s Jews Heading into Passover, […]
Don’t dismiss philanthropy: it’s crucial during the coronavirus crisis
Whether it’s helping research a vaccine or supporting those worst hit by the pandemic, private giving is needed as never before Beth Breeze and Paul Ramsbottome 28 Apr 2020 […]
India should be placed on religious freedom blacklist, US panel says
Commission says religious minorities face ‘increasing assault’ under Narendra Modi but state department unlikely to take action https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/28/india-religious-freedom-narendra-modi-us#img-1 A US government panel has called for India to be put on […]
India cannot afford PPE – so how can it afford billion-dollar arms deals?
Such massive weapons procurements are excessive at the best of times, yet downright egregious now, writes Vivashwan Singh @vivashwansingh 15 hours ago India” class=”body-link” data-vars-item-name=”BL-9487851-/topic/India” data-vars-event-id=”c6″>India’s handling of coronavirus has […]
US says ‘prepared to recognize’ Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank
State Department says United States ready to approve ‘sovereignty and the application of Israeli law’ in some areas, but calls for Israel to negotiate further with Palestinians By TOI staff […]
26 million job losses prove a sad fact about American businesses — and American people
What is remarkable is how quickly the bonds of employer and employee are severed in the American economy, and how quickly businesses — but not their employees — get handouts […]
US Republican candidate: ‘I’m pushing to put (Islam) on trial’
Source: Arab News By Epherm Kossaify NEW YORK: At first, the Republican Party of Iowa was quick to distance itself from Rick Phillips, a Republican candidate for the state’s 2nd […]
Top economist: US coronavirus response is like ‘third world’ country
Source: The Guardian Joseph Stiglitz attacks Donald Trump, saying US on course for second Great Depression Donald Trump’s botched handling of the Covid-19 crisis has left the US looking like […]
Do Americans Want Their President to be Saint or Sinner?
Americans care more about having a moral, ethical president than about having a religious president The character of the person who occupies the Oval Office matters to the vast majority […]
Muslim Azaan to be broadcast in Minneapolis neighborhood, USA
Muslim call to prayer to be broadcast in Minneapolis neighborhood The Muslim call to prayer will be broadcast the traditional five times a day in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis, […]
US and Russia blocking UN plans for a global ceasefire amid crisis
Resolution strongly supported by dozens of countries, human rights groups and charities Simon Tisdall Sun 19 Apr 2020 The US fears the measure could hinder its ability to prosecute military […]
Culture Unorthodox: a thrilling story of rebellion and freedom from New York to Berlin
Shira Haas is mesmerising as the young woman fleeing a closed Hasidic Jewish community for a new life in secular Berlin There is one indelible scene in Unorthodox that will stick in your memory long after you’ve finished watching the four-part miniseries. photo Esty, a 19-year-old Hasidic Jew, has escaped […]
Teacher shortage in US: AIM NEWS
By Dr. H. Koya, JD., Fell. AIM We note with deepening concern that there is a significant shortage of qualified teachers in the US. What is more concerning is that there is no proper teacher and training institute or agency that can train teachers. Mere graduate or undergraduate degree in […]
He’s infantile, narcissistic and foolish to pull funding — but Trump isn’t entirely wrong about the WHO
It’s true the organisation has been too close to China. Nevertheless, there will be wide-reaching global consequences now the President has shirked his responsibility to the world Emin Pasha New […]
CNN Interview: Vaccine May Be Ready for the Health Care Workers By the Fall
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred, saving one is like saving the whole of humanity. (Al Quran 5:32/33) Anderson Cooper 360 interview Kizzmekia Corbett, the National Institute of […]
Is This Christian Shariah Law for USA?
Half of Americans say Bible should influence U.S. laws, including 28% who favor it over the will of the people Source: Pew Research Center The U.S. Constitution does not mention […]
Pastors sue California governor over coronavirus restrictions on church gatherings
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) Three pastors are suing California officials over directives that have prevented worshipers from attending church service during the coronavirus pandemic. To curb the spread of […]
Humanity First USA calls for Volunteers to combat COVID-19 Pandemic
Humanity First USA in combating the devastating COVID-19 outbreak. Please use the link below to register yourself for helping the people affected by “COVID-19 outbreak”: https://usa.humanityfirst.org/get-involved/covid-19-volunteer-registration Across the nation, HF […]
RELIGION: COVID-19 impacts Passover & Ramadan services and celebrations.
Source: lockportjournal.com |By Michele DeLuca Christians aren’t the only faith trying to reconfigure a way to celebrate April holy days during the COVID-19 pandemic. As many celebrate Easter today, those of the Jewish faith are in the midst of Passover — a 10-day holiday celebrating the ancient Israelites freedom from slavery in Egypt — which […]