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Tag: Religion And Politics

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Evangelical Right: Trojan Horse or Knight in Shining Armor?

Michael Skobac in Jewish Action · 23 Jul

The relationship between Jews and the evangelical Christian Right has sparked debate within the Jewish community.

0 Politics Communities

The “Local Yokels” Edition

Promised Podcast · 29 Feb

Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron engage in a lively discussion about the persistence of long-serving mayors in Israel and the dynamics influencing local elections amid ongoing conflict.

0 Politics Ethics

Responding to the Dobbs Decision: American Jews & Religious Freedom

Isaac Weiner in Sources · 4 Apr 2023

The article examines how American Jews perceive and engage with religious freedom in the context of the Dobbs decision and broader reproductive rights discussions.

0 Politics

Trump’s church photo has no American precedent. Does it have one in fascism?

Talya Zax in Forward · 5 Jun 2020

President Trump's photo op at St. John's Episcopal Church, where he held up a Bible without praying or notifying church leaders, following a speech on quelling violence during protests, sparked concerns of merging politics with religion akin to tactics seen in authoritarian regimes.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Reconciling Political Protest and the Day of Rest in the Era of Trump

Rachel Rosenthal in Tablet · 23 Jan 2017

This text explores the author's struggle to reconcile their routine for observing Shabbat with their routine for participating in political protests, particularly in the context of events like the Women's March.