Israel bans fur trade, excludes hat for Orthodox Jews
Israel has announced plans to ban the buying and selling of animal furs, apart from those used to make hats...
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Israel-UAE agreement allows Jews to pray in Al-Aqsa mosque
Terrestrial Jerusalem, an independent Israeli NGO, responsible for political changes and development in Jerusalem, has raised concern over the Israeli-UAE...
Muslims, Christians, Jews in joint prayers over coronavirus
Leaders of the three religions: Islam, Christianity and Jew have organised joint prayers in Jerusalem. The prayer sessions, which were...
Like MLK, American Jews should defend black lives – and Israel
A demonstrator holding a sign during a moment of silence for victims of police brutality in Oakland California Aug. 14,...
Peaceful Coexistence between Jews and Muslims in the Bronx, New York.
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. "I did not send you O Muhammad except as a...
Muslims and Jews must speak out when Christians are attacked
Statement by Rabbi Marc Schneier and Imam Shamsi Ali on the Violation of Christian Rights New York, NY --...
Israeli foreign minister denounces attacks by Hezbollah as more soldiers killed
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has strongly condemned the recent deadly strikes by Hezbollah, which killed two people and wounded...
7 October anniversary: ‘We must stand with the Jewish community,’ UK PM asserts
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made a strong statement, calling for unwavering support for the Jewish community as...
Thousands rally globally ahead of first anniversary of Hamas vs Israel faceoff
Thousands of protesters worldwide took to the streets on Saturday, demanding an end to the bloodshed in Gaza and the...
Iran’s attack on Israel severe disregard for humanity — JCRC -NY
The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) has voiced out against Iran’s recent attacks on Israel, calling it...
Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah if it coincides with Saturday’
By Ahmad Bello Dogarawa Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah is highly recommended for those who are not performing Hajj....
JCRC-NY joins partners, leaders to condemn antisemitic attack in Brooklyn
The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY), UJA-Federation of NY, the JCC of Canarsie, and various community partners...
From Morocco to Texas: A journey of faith and coexistence
By Rebecca Abrahamson There I was in Morocco, getting immersed in the coexistence model that has thrived there for...
Embracing Opportunity: Let There Be Mutual Recognition and Peace in the Middle East
The events of October 7, 2023, marked by tragedy and loss, present an opportunity for transformative leadership and reconciliation between...
Muslim Advisory Council launches annual New York City & State Interfaith Iftar
The Muslim Advisory Council has unveiled its inaugural New York City & State Interfaith Iftar, set to take place at...
Muslim Advisory Council launches annual New York City & State Interfaith Iftar
The Muslim Advisory Council has unveiled its inaugural New York City & State Interfaith Iftar, set to take place at...
A Roadmap to Ceasefire: Facilitating Dialogue Between Muslims and Israel
The escalating casualties in Gaza demand immediate attention and action. The staggering loss of life and destruction cannot be overlooked...
Israeli president tells Musk he has ‘huge role’ in anti-Semitism fight
Israel's president told Elon Musk on Monday that the tech mogul has "a huge role to play" to combat anti-Semitism,...
Fighting for Israel, Druze demand end to demolition orders
In black robes, white moustaches and traditional hats, Druze religious elders stood before the coffin of Israeli soldier Adi Malik...
Israel-Hamas war beyond darkest ‘Fauda’ plot, says co-creator
The Israeli TV action series "Fauda" has won Netflix fans worldwide for its gritty take on the exploits of an...
Israel-Hamas war beyond darkest ‘Fauda’ plot, says co-creator
The Israeli TV action series "Fauda" has won Netflix fans worldwide for its gritty take on the exploits of an...
Netanyahu fights for political survival to beat of war drums
Israelis, deeply divided since Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power last year, have united against Hamas in war, but experts predict...
60 arrested after mob storms Russian airport looking for Israelis
Russian police on Monday said they had arrested 60 people suspected of storming an airport in the Muslim-majority Caucasus republic...
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in New York
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters poured onto the streets of Brooklyn, New York's largest district on Saturday to voice their anger...
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march outside White House
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the US capital on Saturday, marching past the White House to chants of "Free...
Hamas attacks shatter Israel’s kibbutz ideal
When the sirens wail at the Sha'ar HaGolan kibbutz, there is total panic -- and not just from those who...
With Gaza under fire, tensions run high in Jerusalem’s Old City
Tensions ran high in Jerusalem Old City on the Muslim day of prayer and rest Friday, as Israel's nearly week-old...
Israel pounds Gaza targets as PM condemns Hamas ‘savagery’
Israel kept pounding Hamas targets in Gaza, where entire city blocks lay in rubble Wednesday, as its soldiers sweeping battle-torn...
Abbas to UN: No Mideast peace without Palestinians’ rights
Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas said Thursday there could be no peace in the Middle East without a two-state solution, sending...
Saudi ministry condemns Israeli official visit to Al-Aqsa mosque compound
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry on Sunday has strongly condemned a visit by an Israeli official to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound....
Ramadan: Inter-faith iftar celebrates diversity in South Africa
The event hosted in the neighborhood's streets had people of all faiths praying and later dining with Bo Kaap's muslim...
Israeli, Palestinian officials meet in Egypt to ease tensions
Israeli and Palestinian officials have met Sunday in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh in a bid to ease...
Blinken starts Mideast tour as Israel-Palestinian conflict flares
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Egypt at the start of a three-day Middle East visit with...
Question and Answer about Alcohol, Intoxicants
By Najam Najmi Najam Najmi I'd appreciate it if you could help me answer a question based on Islamic teachings....
Practical Tools for Religious Diplomacy
By Rebecca Abrahamson This is part two of an article about religious diplomacy. In that first piece, we discussed the...
UAE, Jordan FM say al-Aqsa Mosque developments ‘violation of international law’
United Arab Emirates Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman al Safadi...
New York launches bias prevention unit as leaders vow to tackle antisemitism
State and national leaders in New York City have vowed to crack down on antisemitism, comparing record rates of Jew-hatred...
Religious Diplomacy – why is it Essential that Religion Play a role in Peacemaking
The recognition that religion plays a role in peacemaking has been slow in coming, but this recognition is rapidly gaining...
Palestinian gunman wounds 8 in late-night Jerusalem shooting
A gunman has opened fire at a bus near Jerusalem's Old City early Sunday, wounding eight Israelis in a suspected...
Death toll in Israel strikes on Gaza rises to 29
Death toll in Israel strikes on Gaza has risen to 29. The casualties include six children and two senior...
Israel, militants trade fire; Gaza death toll at least 24
Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire after deadly strikes; at least 24 killed Israeli airstrikes has flattened homes in Gaza...
Annual Celebrate Israel parade kicks off in New York after COVID hiatus
Tens of thousands have marched in New York City’s Celebrate Israel parade on Sunday, in a significant and long-delayed affirmation...
NYC pol yanks $5K in funding after Jewish museum bars DeSantis from speaking
A local lawmaker announced Sunday she is yanking $5,000 in previously planned funding for a Manhattan museum after it allegedly...
NYPD officials discuss rising hate crimes at hearing
Nearly half of suspects in hate crime arrests this year had already been designated as emotionally disturbed by police, according...
Russian military damage Holocaust memorial site, Ukraine says
The Russian military has damaged a Holocaust memorial near the city of Kharkiv. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said in a...
“Tango Shalom”: A Movie Whose Title Tells It All
By Robert Golomb “There is a new movie named ‘Tango Shalom’ that I saw 2 days ago. The film...
WHY WE AS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSLIM LEADERS ENDORSE ERIC ADAMS FOR NYC MAYOR
An Essay Providing Insight into the Historical Political Struggle of Muslim Americans of African Descent in New York, in the...
Israeli-Palestine Discord: MID calls Muslim leaders to emergency meeting
The Mission of Muslims Israel Dialogue in New York has invited Muslim leaders to an emergency meeting to address the...
The Message: Year 1979 in Contemporary History
By Femi Abbas “No sensible human being ever restricts his itinerary to a particular habitat; to keep moving, by migrating...
Robin Eshaghpour: The Story of a Very Special Landlord
By Robert Golomb “We were at the peak of the epidemic, and I felt an obligation to give...
Israeli PM commends citizens for teaming up against Palestinians, promises more colonial occupations
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has commended his citizens for teaming up against Palestinians. While issuing the commendation in message...
Israeli PM commends citizens for teaming up against Palestinians, promises more colonial occupations
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has commended his citizens for teaming up against Palestinians. While issuing the commendation in message...
Israeli PM commends citizens for teaming up against Palestinians, promises more colonial occupations
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has commended his citizens for teaming up against Palestinians. While issuing the commendation in message...
Terrorism: The Madrasah Connection
Femi Abbas Monologue The ongoing raging calamities in form of terrorism, banditry, armed robbery and serial rape in Nigeria, today,...
Israel orders Palestinians to vacate Jerusalem homes
An Israeli court has ordered Palestinian families to leave their homes in the holy city’s Silwan neighbour in order to...
German court convicts 93-year-old man for Nazi-related killing
A German court in Hamburg on Thursday July 23, 2020 convicted Bruno Dey, a German national for his involvement in...
Jerusalem: Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens to worshippers after lockdown
Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem has been reopened after more than two months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. While...
Israeli forces arrest Al-Aqsa mosque Imam
The Israeli forces have arrested Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, President of the Supreme Islamic Council and cleric of Al-Aqsa Mosque, after...
Erdogan reaffirms support for Palestine, says no one can take Palestine’s land
President of Turkey, Recep Toyyib Erdogan has reaffirmed his country’s support for Palestine as the Muslims around the world celebrated...
New York to serve free meals, targets 2M people during Ramadan
The New York City has announced its intention to feed more than two million New Yorkers in the month of...
