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What is Purim? How And Why This Jewish Holiday Is Celebrated

Purim celebrates Jewish survival.

What Is Holi? What to Know About the Hindu Festival of Colors

The meaning of Holi today holds nuance.

Mustafa Talks Palestine, Confronting Grief, and New Album Dunya

"I tried to make maybe the purest thing that I can make, and all that I could do is hope that it finds legs."

Thou Shalt Teach Religion in Schools? Activists, Parents, and Pastors Object

Forcing students to review the Ten Commandments and the Bible overall could expose them to sexism, racism and queerphobia, those suing over policies in Oklahoma and Louisiana say.

Jewish Students Are Bringing Their Faith to the Campus Movement for Palestine

“I've done more Shabbats in the past couple months than I have in my entire life,” said one student.

Attending Catholic School as a Queer Iranian American Brought Me Closer to My Cultural Roots

“Instead of turning to Catholicism for a sense of belonging, I turned to the other outsiders around me.”

What Is Judaism? The Answer Isn't So Simple

In this op-ed, Rabbi Emily Cohen explores some of the many ways people define Judaism.

Olivia Plath Is Tearing It All Down

The Welcome to Plathville star opens up about Christian fundamentalism, deconstruction, and questioning everything she's ever known.

What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court’s Latest LGBTQ+ Rights Case

303 Creative v. Elenis could have a profound impact on LGBTQ+ rights in the US.

What is a Cult and Why Do People Join Them?

Cults can take many different forms.

The Trend of Non-Catholics Wearing Rosaries As a Fashion Statement

Let’s not.

How a Jewish World War II Pilot Became King of the Christmas Tree Business

Si Spiegel invented the artificial Christmas tree.

5 Things You Should Know About Hanukkah

A brief guide to the Jewish festival of lights.

How Articles of Sikh Faith Are Criminalized on College Campuses

And how Sikh students are fighting back.

Inside the Historic Celebration of Diwali at the Vice President’s Residence

"There we were, a community supporting one another."

American Muslim Women Say Wearing the Hijab Should Be a Personal Choice

"Such a private act of personal worship has so much stigma and negative reactions.”

What the First Bat Mitzvah in the U.S. Looked Like

Judith Kaplan paved the way for teen girls like me.

Why We’re Still So Obsessed With the Salem Witch Trials

They’re part of a much bigger phenomenon.

6 Facts to Know About Yom Kippur

You're not supposed to wish someone a “Happy Yom Kippur.”

5 Facts to Know About Rosh Hashanah

It’s one of the most important Jewish holidays.