September 21, 2017 Justice Ginsburg surprise speaker at Jewish new year service Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a surprise guest speaker Wednesday evening during services for the Jewish new year in Washington, telling worshippers she believes being Jewish helped her empathize with other minority groups.
September 20, 2017 Michigan sued after gay couples are rejected for adoption The American Civil Liberties Union says Michigan is illegally allowing faith-based groups to reject gay couples who want to adopt kids or become foster parents.
September 20, 2017 Polygamous sect leader pleads guilty to escape, fraud A polygamous sect leader recaptured after a year on the run has pleaded guilty in an escape and food-stamp fraud cases.
September 20, 2017 Pro-gay US priest hit over defense of LGBTQ Catholics in latest book When the latest book by the Rev. James Martin, one of Catholicism’s most well-known advocates for legitimizing homosexual activity, hit the shelves, it immediately caused an uproar within the Catholic Church, setting priest against priest and even bishop against bishop.
September 20, 2017 A Rosh Hashanah message of unity ... from the King of Bahrain Last week, Bahrain’s Prince Nasser presented on behalf of his father, King Hamad, the Bahrain Declaration on Religious Tolerance at a Los Angeles gathering of 400 interfaith leaders, diplomats, law enforcement figures, and academicians.
September 20, 2017 ‘Building a Bridge:’ The Catholic Church and LGBTQ community ‘Building a Bridge’ author
September 20, 2017 New book provides a deeper look into the realities of heaven Book teaches you to enjoy life on Earth
September 19, 2017 Children's singer-songwriter facing child porn charges A music teacher and singer-songwriter who performs for children at synagogues, Jewish community centers, camps and conventions nationwide is facing child pornography charges.
September 19, 2017 Tillerson speaks to Suu Kyi on Myanmar refugee crisis Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke by phone Tuesday with Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi about the Rohingya Muslim refugee crisis, the State Department said, as international condemnation intensified over the plight of the minority group.
September 19, 2017 After Irma, Florida Jews seek respite in High Holy Days During Hurricane Irma, Temple Shalom served as a sanctuary of a different kind.
