Religious Freedom

Is America a Christian country?

Dividing America on religious lines is exactly what the Founding Fathers wanted to prevent. Op-ed.

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How to stop the Islamization of America

“Freedom Is Not Free,” and it takes vigilance to keep it free. Islam believes the opposite and must not be ignored. Op-ed.

Ben-Gvir calls for religious exemption for discrimination laws

After Israeli printing house fined for refusing commission for gay parade flyers, rightist MKs push for exemption from discrimination laws.

Odd, Iran's social media post antisemitic drawings on Azerbaijan

It is to be expected that a neighboring country that has relations with Israel and religious freedom becomes the enemy of Iran. Op-ed.

Romanian government passes landmark law to protect shechita

'New law stands as shining symbol to other countries throughout the world,' Romanian Jewish leader says.

Jewish groups file with SCOTUS on behalf of Christian mailman

Orthodox Jewish groups are joining an evangelical Christian mailman’s Supreme Court case.

Death threats against religious freedom group's Jewish chief

'$5,000 for anyone who beheads MRFF member - plus extra if it is a kike.' Antisemitic death threat made against religious freedom group.

Ohio passes religious freedom bill supported by Jewish community

New law mandates that high schools accommodate religious beliefs during sporting events, including clothing and head coverings.

Jewish orgs slam WH anti-Israel pick for religious freedom body

Biden's choice of "hostile-to-Israel" Sharon Kleinbaum for U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom denounced as problematic.

US Supreme Court Justice: Religious liberties are under attack

Justice Alito describes how curbs on individual liberty imposed during 2020 were "previously unimaginable."

Rabbis thank President Trump

13 prominent American rabbis sign letter thanking US President Donald Trump for calling religious institutions 'essential' during pandemic.

Antisemitism in Jackson, New Jersey

NC House candidate wants to support freedom of religion

North Carolina House candidate invoked Oskar Schindler while pushing to ensure freedom of religion.

Pence: Religious persecution happens in free countries, too

US VP Pence cites attacks on European Jews to make a point about bigotry.

Rabbinical group praises Masterpiece Cakeshop decision

Coalition for Jewish Values praises Supreme Court decision allowing baker to refuse to bake custom cake for same-sex wedding.

Rabbis welcome US directives on religious liberty

US Orthodox rabbis, OU, praise Trump Administration directives to protect religious rights and rights of unborn children able to feel pain.

Agudath Israel US joins court brief to support religious liberty

'If the court accepts our legal position, it would establish an important precedent that would protect religious freedom for all Americans.'

Orthodox group to US Supreme Court: Don't end religious freedom

Agudath Israel warns Supreme Court case of baker who refused to bake for gay wedding could lead to greater loss of religious freedom.

Trump taps Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback as religious freedom envoy

Gov. Brownback has a long history of cooperation with Jewish community on issues of religious freedom, is an outspoken supporter of Israel.

Obama's final religious freedom report slams Muslim blasphemy

Obama administration’s final report on religious freedoms focuses on oppressive blasphemy laws and societal norms in Muslim countries.

'Want to be observant? Not in our town!’

Resident of Kfar Bilu claims local committee refuses to erect an eruv fearing ‘religious take-over.’ Council response: not true.

NY Judge Allows Kapparot Ritual Despite Animal Rights Suit

Animal rights group claim 2,000 year-old ritual, in which chickens are given to the poor, is a 'public nuisance' and 'animal cruelty.'

Professor Had to Sign 'No Prayer' Contract to Visit Temple Mount

As the price for his being allowed onto the Temple Mount, Professor Yoel Elitzur had to sign a 'no-praying' promise for police.

US Supreme Court Allows Prayer at Government Meetings

Close vote deems prayer with Jesus's name 'constitutional', with 5 for and 4 against.

China Urged to Allow Jews Access to Synagogue Services

Amid Jewish revival in China, US House Majority Leader to advocate for religious freedom during state visit.

Canadian Jewish Groups Announce Initiative Against Bill 60

Bill to outlaw religious symbols in the public sphere subject of ongoing criticism from religious groups; CIJA, CJA push for recall.

Secular Upset over Canceled ‘Stay Religious’ Program

Media, opposition upset over Jerusalem program to keep young women religious. City: It’s already been canceled.

For the First Time, Religious ‘Status Quo’ Out of Government

For the first time in Israel’s history, the coalition agreement does not include a commitment to the religious-secular “status quo.”

Video: Netanyahu Pledges to Ensure Religious Freedom

Netanyahu: "Israel is proud of its record of religious tolerance and pluralism, and will continue to protect freedom of religion for all."

Canadian Party to Ban Religious Headgear

A Quebec party is planning to ban public employees from wearing religious headgear, including kippahs.

Jews March to 'Wear Kippot on Heads, Not Hide in Bags'

Hundreds of Orthodox Jews wearing kippot marched in Swedish city of Malmo protesting against the recent rise in anti-Semitism.

US Congressmen Call to Protect Right to Circumcise

20 Congressmen express ‘deep concern’ over threat to circumcision in Germany, call to protect religious circumcision by law.

George Washington Attacked Bigotry in Letter to Jewish Community

A letter against bigotry and written by George Washington to the Jewish community will be featured at an exhibit for religious freedom.