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Nisa Nashim members at South Hampstead synagogue. Pic: Yakir Zur
April 5, 2023, 3:35 pm
OPINION: Come together, right now, over prayer and celebration
As Ramadan, Passover and Easter coincide over one weekend, Laura Marks says it offers a real opportunity to connect with neighbours of other faiths
By Laura Marks
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April 4, 2023, 1:08 pm
OPINION: Pesach re-imagined thanks to Little Amal, global symbol of human rights
How a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee child inspired me, writes JW3's Raymond Simonson.
By Raymond Simonson
View of the unauthorised outpost of Homesh in the West Bank
March 23, 2023, 2:30 pm
Biden rebukes Israel for repealing 2005 West Bank settlement evacuation
Law now allows Israelis to enter the sites where the settlements once stood: US statement calls action "particularly provocative and counterproductive"
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
Shimon Peres with ex-Pope Benedict XVI
January 3, 2023, 11:11 pm
OPINION: Pope Benedict cemented the template for better Jewish-Catholic relations
Rabbi David Rosen says the former pontiff's visits to Israel and Auschwitz demonstrated his commitment to inter-faith solidarity
By Rabbi David Rosen
Chief Rabbi Mirvis taking part in the meeting with Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick
May 18, 2020, 10:52 am
Chief Rabbi: Weddings and stone settings should restart first
Intervention came during first virtual meeting of a taskforce convened by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick to work up a plan for the safe reopening of religious spaces
By Jewish News Reporter
The effigy of 'Judas' Credit: : (@antonia_yamin / J-Nerations)
April 23, 2019, 3:32 pm
Catholic Church in Poland decries burning of Jewish effigy on Easter
Top Bishop responsible for relations with Judaism said the church would 'never tolerate manifestations of contempt towards Jewish people'
By JTA
Sri Lankan police officers clear the road as an ambulance drives through carrying injured of Church blasts in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, April 21, 2019. A Sri Lanka hospital spokesman says several blasts on Easter Sunday have killed dozens of people. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
April 21, 2019, 11:25 am
More than 300 killed in Easter Sunday terror attacks across Sri Lanka
British Jewish leaders condemn 'shocking' explosions and say UK 'communities stand in solidarity with our Christian friends'
By Jewish News Reporter
Pope Francis denounced the current rise of antisemitism
April 2, 2018, 3:11 pm
Pope Francis calls for peace in the Holy Land
Catholic leader calls for an end to violence between Israel and the Palestinians during Easter address
By JTA
Protesters, one holding a Palestinian flag, stand in front of Israeli soldiers during a demonstration near the Gaza Strip border with Israel, in eastern Gaza City, Friday, March 30, 2018. (AP Photo/ Khalil Hamra)
March 30, 2018, 3:47 pm
Palestinians killed during Gaza Easter protests
Crowds waving flags, and throwing stones draw Israeli fire, as Palestinian officials claim 500 have been hurt
By Jewish News Reporter
Gaza City
March 30, 2018, 7:17 am
Israel to restrict Gaza Christians from entering for Easter celebrations
Authorities to only allow over 55s and under 16s into Israel to celebrate the religious festival, citing security concerns
By Jewish News Reporter
Donald Trump delivering his Passover, Easter message
April 16, 2017, 4:03 pm
In Passover-Easter greeting, Trump says US is ‘a nation of believers’
American president offers Pesach and Easter greetings, calling it a 'season of great hope'
By JTA
October 10, 2016, 11:54 am
Jewish convicts to get Pesach reprieve
The government has confirmed that inmates will be allowed to spend time at home during passover
By Stephen Oryszczuk
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