Reform Judaism is the biggest Jewish movement in North America, known for its focus on social justice and equality. One of its largest congregations, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was hit by a violent attack last week. The temple, founded in 1941 and now home to about 12, 000 members,
A lavish bat mitzvah at the Plaza Hotel last weekend drew attention when the founder of a high‑end fashion brand, Rebecca Hessel Cohen, celebrated her daughter’s twelfth birthday with a room full of pink confetti, DJs, and a giant cake. The event, dubbed “Club Cohen, ” was an expensive makeover of t
The University of Pennsylvania is in a legal tug‑of‑war over a federal request for detailed lists about Jewish employees. A judge will decide if the school must comply with a subpoena issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC says that antisemitic incidents on campus—suc
In Cameroon, keeping the country calm is a big topic that people talk about all the time. Because many citizens care about this, researchers wanted to see how faith influences what people think about peace. They asked 156 adults from different religious backgrounds to write down words that com
Scientists and advocates have announced a fresh, independent body that will chart the future of autism studies. The new group aims to set priorities based on solid science, offering a counterpoint to a federal panel that many feel is tainted by questionable views. The federal committee was reshap
The new science shows that the best way to protect your mind as you age is to move enough, but not too much. Studies that followed older people for almost a decade found that those who walked between 5, 000 and 7, 500 steps each day had slower buildup of the tau protein that causes Alzheimer’s. E
The U. S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against UCLA, claiming the university fostered an environment hostile to Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff. The suit cites violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national
College sports are changing. Eric Schmitt, a key figure in Missouri politics, has put forward a new plan. This plan aims to revamp how college athletes are paid and who can play. It's a big deal. Why? Because college sports bring in a lot of money. But the athletes themselves don't see much of it.
Stephen A. Smith, the well-known sports commentator, recently shared his thoughts on the U. S. border situation. He believes that while President Trump's methods may be harsh, they were necessary to fix a problem caused by President Biden. Smith mentioned that he might run for president in the futu
Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, is heading to Eastern Europe for a quick visit. He plans to meet with leaders from Slovakia and Hungary. These countries have leaders who are quite conservative and have a good relationship with former U. S. President Donald Trump. Rubio's trip is all abou
