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Tag: Church And State

0 History Education

When Jews really did wage a ‘war on Christmas’

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 16 Nov

In December 1906, Jewish parents in New York City protested against the mandatory participation of their children in school Christmas activities, marking a significant stand for religious freedom in public education.

0 Politics Ethics

The Supreme Court and its recent Decisions with Nina Totenberg and Nadine Epstein

MomentMag · 16 Jul

In a detailed discussion, award-winning NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg and Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein delve into the significant decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court during its 2025 term.

0 Politics History

Religious leaders can endorse candidates now. Haven't they always?

Mira Fox in Forward · 9 Jul

In a significant shift, the IRS declared that endorsements from religious pulpits should be viewed as private family discussions, effectively rendering the longstanding Johnson Amendment unenforceable.

0 Education Politics

Could a $1,700 rebate change the landscape of Jewish education?

Louis Keene in Forward · 9 Jul

The newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a national school voucher program called the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), offering up to $1,700 in tax rebates for donations to private school scholarship funds.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump names 4 Orthodox rabbis among advisors of his new Religious Liberty Commission

Grace Gilson in JTA · 16 May

President Donald Trump has established a Religious Liberty Commission, appointing four Orthodox rabbis among its 26 advisors.

0 Politics Ethics

Christian nationalism is rising. So is the Christian resistance

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 18 Feb

Amanda Tyler, head of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, leads a growing movement within Christianity resisting the rise of Christian nationalism, a belief that the U.S. should be governed as a Christian nation.

0 Politics Culture

Trump to ‘defend the rights of Christians,' announces new faith initiative led by controversial televangelist

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 6 Feb

President Donald Trump announced new faith-based initiatives, appointing televangelist Paula White to lead a White House faith office focused on religious liberty, especially for Christians.

0 Education Jewish Law

Texas schools want to add Queen Esther to the curriculum. Here's why Jews (and many Christians) are opposed.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 20 Nov 2024

The Texas State Board of Education is considering adopting a curriculum, known as Bluebonnet Learning, which integrates biblical stories into public school subjects such as art, math, and literature.

0 Politics Education

Legal scholar Noah Feldman on the 10 Commandments, Christian nationalism and the Jewish future of church and state

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 30 Jun 2024

Legal scholar Noah Feldman discusses the Ten Commandments, Christian nationalism, and the Jewish perspective on church and state issues.