Agudas Israel of St. Louis will celebrate its 36th year during a gala event Sunday, May 22 at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton, 7750 Carondelet Ave. At the gala, the congregation will honor seven founding members of the original Agudah minyan 36 years...
WASHINGTON—Two Orthodox groups protested the Obama administration's decision to amend regulations that would require faith-based groups to cover "religiously objectionable medical services." Agudath Israel of America on Wednesday and the Union of Orthodox...
Fall arts guide cover With Carlos Santana, under pro-Palestinian pressure, cancelling his performance in Israel, why are you promoting his appearance in St. Louis on the front cover of the Fall Arts Guide (Aug. 31)? Sandy Salz Overland Park, Kan. Praise...
By Alex Weisler, JTA, New York
• Published June 22, 2011
When it comes to passing a gay marriage bill in New York State, even many supporters acknowledge that wide-reaching religious exemptions are crucial. After all, this is the state with the nation's second-largest number of Catholics and largest number...
By Ron Kampeas, JTA, WASHINGTON
• Published May 4, 2011
With conservative lawmakers across the United States trying to outlaw sharia, or Islamic religious law, Jewish organizations are concerned that halachah could be next.If the state legislative initiatives targeting sharia are successful, they would gut...
