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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety uncovers rare KKK artifacts in one of its offices
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (388+ words) A notebook with meeting minutes and a ledger are among Ku Klux Klan-related items that the Mississippi state government uncovered while clearing out an office, offering new glimpses into the violent white supremacist group known for its secrecy and links…...
Jewish communities boost security and continue observances amid rise in hateful incidents
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (784+ words) Law enforcement officials on Tuesday said they are taking steps to monitor and counter threats to Jewish and Muslim communities nationwide since the onset of war in the Middle East, multiple hate crimes and an attempted terror attack prompted increased…...
Before recent attack, Michigan synagogue had been bolstering its security
2+ week, 2+ day ago (644+ words) Ed White And Anthony Izaguirre The Michigan synagogue that came under attack this week when an armed man drove his car into the building had for months been strengthening its security apparatus by hiring a seasoned police lieutenant as its…...
Central Florida Jewish leaders check on community, increase security after Michigan attack
2+ week, 2+ day ago (332+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " Following an attack on one of the nation's largest synagogues in Michigan, Jewish leaders in Central Florida say they are checking on their extended community while also taking steps to strengthen local security. Rabbi Sholom Dubov with Chabad…...
A museum opens at a former factory in the Czech Republic where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (811+ words) BRNENEC " A dilapidated industrial site in the Czech Republic where German businessman Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews during the World War II is coming back to life. The site, a former textile factory in the town of Brn'nec, about 160 kilometers (100 miles)…...
Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (722+ words) Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. It is considered the most widely observed of any Jewish holiday,…...
Takeaways from AP’s report on the religious and moral undercurrents in Superman comics
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (748+ words) ClickOrlando.com, powered by News 6, has the latest local breaking news and headlines from Orlando, Florida. Get Orlando, Fla., local TV news, Orange County, Fla., headlines, national news, videos and more from CBS TV's local affiliate in Orlando, Fla., WKMG…...