Tag: Easter

Israel's antisemitism envoy and various Jewish and pro-Israel figures criticized U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley for linking Easter to his condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza, accusing him of perpetuating a blood libel against Israel.
Senator Jeff Merkley invoked Easter to criticize Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions in Gaza, calling for cutting arms shipments to Israel and increasing humanitarian aid.
In the town of Len in Spain during Holy Week, locals celebrate with a traditional cocktail called limonada, jokingly referred to as "Kill Jews," a phrase rooted in a historical incident of violence against Jews in the 15th century.
The United Nations has been criticized for its lack of recognition and celebration of Jewish holidays compared to other religions.
The Holy Grail has become a widely recognized symbol, even though it does not appear in the Christian Bible and there is no genuine cult around it.
David, who is Jewish, and Jenny, who is agnostic and part-Indigenous, share tips for successful interfaith celebrations like Passover and Easter with their family, including their three sons being raised Jewish.
In recent weeks, there has been a surge of violence in Israel/Palestine, with attacks by both Palestinians and Israelis resulting in casualties.
The author reflects on reclaiming the term "Jew" in public discourse, noting the unequal treatment compared to terms like "Christian."