faith
What is Purim? How And Why This Jewish Holiday Is Celebrated
Purim celebrates Jewish survival.
By Michael Pincus
What Is Holi? What to Know About the Hindu Festival of Colors
The meaning of Holi today holds nuance.
By Aarohi Sheth and Teen Vogue Editors
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."
By Ayan Artan
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.
By Nadra Nittle, The 19th
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.
By S. Baum
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.”
By Parisa Akhbari
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.
By Rabbi Emily Cohen
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.
By Brittney McNamaraPhotography by Maiwenn Raoult
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.
By Catherine Caruso
The Trend of Non-Catholics Wearing Rosaries As a Fashion Statement
Let’s not.
By Liz Bucar and Emma Cieslik
How a Jewish World War II Pilot Became King of the Christmas Tree Business
Si Spiegel invented the artificial Christmas tree.
By Cameron Katz
5 Things You Should Know About Hanukkah
A brief guide to the Jewish festival of lights.
By Joshua Eaton
How Articles of Sikh Faith Are Criminalized on College Campuses
And how Sikh students are fighting back.
By Anissa Deol
Inside the Historic Celebration of Diwali at the Vice President’s Residence
"There we were, a community supporting one another."
By Versha Sharma
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.”
By Yusra Farzan
What the First Bat Mitzvah in the U.S. Looked Like
Judith Kaplan paved the way for teen girls like me.
By Isabelle Lusk
Why We’re Still So Obsessed With the Salem Witch Trials
They’re part of a much bigger phenomenon.
By Amber C. Snider
6 Facts to Know About Yom Kippur
You're not supposed to wish someone a “Happy Yom Kippur.”
By Michael Pincus