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In new museum, AI will ensure Holocaust survivors’ stories live on
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (942+ words) Matthew J. Palm Orlando Sentinel (TNS) ORLANDO, Fla. " Suzanne Schneider spent International Holocaust Day, observed each Jan. 27, answering questions: Were you afraid? Were you in a concentration camp? Her answers " with the high-tech help of artificial intelligence " will help ensure future…...
The Jewish people remain strong | READER COMMENTARY
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (128+ words) In the face of antisemitism and attacks, the Jewish people maintain their connection to their God-given homeland, writes Moshe Gavant. Thank you for the meaningful editorial published on Tuesday in response to the Hanukkah attack on Jews in Australia (The…...
Security concerns heightened for American Jews in wake of Australia massacre
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (46+ words) While there are some American Jews who might be wary of outward displays of their faith this holiday season, others will be louder and prouder about their identity.Community menorah lightings won't just be religious rituals but acts of solidarity…...
Annapolis Hanukkah menorah lighting shines bright amid news of Australia attack
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (23+ words) The Chabad of Anne Arundel County's parade of lights and Menorah lighting took on a more somber and defiant tone this year....
Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (938+ words) Mikawa spent the next 45 minutes skimming bowls, playing a tongue drum and chanting to create an immersive experience called a sound bath as he sat facing a dozen people relaxing or meditating on yoga mats. Sometimes known as sound healing…...
What to know about Hanukkah and how it’s celebrated
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (476+ words) Hanukkah " also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew " is Judaism's "festival of lights." On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah " a multibranched candelabra. In Hebrew, Hanukkah means "dedication....
After flattening out, could drop in religious participation actually reverse?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (48+ words) Even though the Pew Research Center said its data shows no clear evidence of a religious revival, J.P. De Gance, founder of a nonprofit ministry, said the stabilization of religion in America "may be the effect of the stabilization of the…...
Criticism of Israel not antisemitism | READER COMMENTARY
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (157+ words) Tens of thousands of protestors recently marched in Tel Aviv against the policies of the Israeli government. Ex-Knesset Speaker Avraham Burg called for a million Jews to join in a legal complaint to the International Court of Justice over war…...
More colleges are being investigated over alleged antisemitism on campus
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (92+ words) The Department of Education has notified at least 60 universities they are under investigation for antisemitic discrimination and harassment. Some Republican lawmakers are blaming certain faculty and student groups, as well as foreign funding, for what they see as a rise…...
Jewish population has never fully recovered from the Holocaust’s devastation
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (78+ words) By the time the Nazi Party's systematic murder of Jewish people in Europe ended in 1945, the global Jewish population had fallen to fewer than 11 million, a plunge of 34%. About 3.8 million r" By the time the Nazi Party's systematic murder of…...