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Syrian Jews Return Home After Decades

A small group of Syrian Jews recently made a historic return visit to their homeland, touring Jewish heritage sites in Damascus, marking the first official Jewish delegation to visit Syria in over three decades, facilitated by the new Syrian government.

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Policy at Houses of Worship

A Maryland federal judge blocked a Trump administration policy allowing immigration enforcement in churches and other houses of worship, granting a preliminary injunction sought by a coalition of religious groups who argued the policy violated their First Amendment rights. The ruling, however, does ...

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Istanbul School Ramadan Plan Sparks Secularism Concerns

The Kadıköy District National Education Directorate in Istanbul unofficially sent schools a 23-point plan for Ramadan activities, including religious decorations, music, and fasting recommendations, sparking criticism from Eğitim Sen for violating secular principles.

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Antisemitic Attacks in Sydney: Two Men Charged

In Sydney, Australia, on January 17, 2024, antisemitic attacks involved firebombing two cars and vandalizing multiple vehicles and the former home of Jewish leader Alex Ryvchin with antisemitic slogans and red paint; two men were arrested and charged with various offenses, with one facing accessory ...

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Venezuela's Catholic Church Condemns Maduro's Authoritarianism

The Venezuelan Catholic Church publicly denounced the Maduro government's authoritarianism, expressing concerns about religious freedom and comparing the situation to Nicaragua's persecution of religious groups; this marks a significant departure from the Church's previous political neutrality.

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Anti-Israel Protest in Brooklyn Leads to Violence

Anti-Israel protesters clashed with Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn's Borough Park on Tuesday, resulting in violence, one arrest for assault, and heightened tensions, stemming from a protest against an Israeli real estate event.

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Syrian Government Invites Jewish Delegation Amidst Efforts to Rebuild and Reconnect

A delegation of Jewish officials visited Syria, marking a potential turning point in U.S.-Syria relations and aiming to facilitate the return of Syrian Jews after almost all of Syria's 30,000-strong Jewish community left starting in 1992.

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State-Level Challenges to Same-Sex Marriage Rights Emerge

Lawmakers in nine states introduced measures to weaken same-sex marriage rights, with five urging the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges; the Michigan resolution, introduced by Republican Rep. Josh Schriver, cites religious persecution as a consequence of the 2015 ruling, while others ai...

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Dutch Schools Face Legal Challenges Over Student Prayer Bans

Over 180 Dutch secondary schools ban student prayer, violating students' rights, according to the College for the Rights of Man and student organizations like LAKS, leading to students praying secretly or off-campus; the Stanislascollege in Delft exemplifies this issue.

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Ramadan in German Schools: Religious Freedom vs. Educational Rights

Ramadan's start in Germany highlights a conflict: While politicians offer well wishes, schools face challenges as children's fasting impacts learning, creates peer pressure, and even affects teachers, exposing systemic issues around religious freedom and education.

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Dutch Parliament Debates Ban on Conversion Therapy

The Dutch Parliament debates a bill to ban conversion therapy, facing opposition from CDA and NSC due to concerns about enforcement and its impact on mental health professionals, despite widespread support from LGBTQ+ organizations and a global medical consensus condemning the practice.

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Syrian Jewish Family's Return to Damascus Marks Fragile Hope Amidst Uncertainty

For the first time in three decades, Rabbi Joseph Hamra and his son Henry returned to Damascus, Syria, to read from a Torah scroll in a synagogue, highlighting a fragile hope for Syria's Jewish community amid ongoing concerns about religious tolerance and the preservation of heritage sites following...

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