Religion

Blog Post Renowned Head of Jerusalem Waqf Council Passes Away

Sheikh Abdul Azim Salhab was deeply admired for his religious contributions in Jerusalem.

Interview Expert: Rise in Anti-Christian Violence in Jerusalem Results from Impunity

Cultural norms and police apathy drive a rising wave of bigoted violence in Jerusalem.

Feature Story How Israel Bans Individual Palestinians from Entering al-Aqsa Mosque and Other Areas

The less visible method of closure quietly but effectively targets individuals, shattering hearts and families.

Feature Story Israel Wants to Silence Islamic Call to Prayer

A centuries-old Islamic religious practice is imperiled, causing consternation among Palestinians in the city.

Blog Post In the Midst of Darkness, Palestinian Jerusalemites Observe Eid al-Adha

Despite the ongoing misery, Jerusalemites find joy in Eid rituals. 

Blog Post “India in Jerusalem”: The Hidden Legacy of the Indian Zawiya

The Indian Corner: a spiritual haven in Jerusalem’s Old City

Feature Story Only in Jerusalem: The Zaffeh Procession and the Hajmeh Descent

The zaffeh and the hajmeh are integral to Jerusalem’s Orthodox Easter celebrations, reflecting Christianity’s ancient traditions.

Blog Post The Torchbearer of Light

The man who changed the Status Quo by becoming the first to carry the flame

Feature Story Jewish Violence against Christians on the Rise in Jerusalem

In 2024, violent attacks by religious Jews against Christians increased, especially in Jerusalem.