Torah

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish teens attend the funeral for Rabbi Mordechai Leifer in Ashdod, Israel, Oct. 5, 2020.

Israeli ultra-Orthodox celebrate Simchat Torah holiday despite lockdown orders

Sacred Nation

Under lockdown rules, gatherings are limited to 20 people outdoors and 10 indoors. But on Saturday night, in the Shikun Hahistadrut neighborhood, music and singing rang out from the open windows of a Torah study seminary as celebrants gathered.

Jewish man prays at altar with pews behind him, USA flag in background

A gift from small-town Iowa brings light to Paraguay’s capital

Religion
Camels still work as beasts of burden in many parts of the world.

Camel bones challenge the timing of some Bible stories

Environment

VIDEO: The Passover story, recounted through shadow dance

Arts, Culture & Media

Talking Across Religions

Lifestyle & Belief

Herman Cain Responds to Allegations of Sexual Harrasment

On Monday,  Politico  reported  that Herman Cain was accused of sexual  harassment by two female employees while he was head of the National Restaurant Association.  The women left their jobs after reaching settlements with the industry group. Cain vehemently denied the accusations later in the day at the National Press Club in Washington, but went on to make  contradictory statements about […]

The Living on Earth Almanac

This week, facts about…Sukkot (sooKOTE), the week-long Jewish festival commemorating the fall harvest and the Exodus from Egypt.

The World

Global Hit

Arts, Culture & Media

Malawian singer Esau Mwamwaya fronts the trio The Very Best. The band members met in London and first shot to fame via the internet. Now they’ve put out their first CD of original music. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with singer Esau Mwamwaya.

The World

How events in Egypt affect the US

Conflict & Justice

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Harvard professor Joseph Nye about the implications for the United States of the unfolding events in Egypt.