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New exhibitions, a flower show and a light festival in a church.

A new Quentin Blake exhibition, wine tasting, and more.

(RNS) — Theologians have criticized a biblical justification for total war offered by the Israeli prime minister.

THE GORGE — At age eight, it’s hard to imagine a reading test score will impact the rest of your life.Meet Andrea.Having just started third-grade in the fall, she and

By Rabbi Norman Lamm, zt’l January 1964—There is a remarkable contrast between the key verses of the haftarah of last week and the one we read this morning. Last week, we read of the prophet Ezekiel addressing the Pharaoh of the Egypt of his day. Even in predicting Pharaoh’s downfall, the Prophet seems awed by […]

South Africa presented a powerful and compelling case that Israel is violating the Genocide Convention.

Israel on Tuesday dismissed claims of genocidal intent in statements made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza. “This false and preposterous charge reflects a deep historical ignorance,” the Israeli Prime Minister office said in an official statement. The Israeli response came after South Africa provided evidence accusing Netanyahu of inciting genocide following his use of the term “Amalek” - the eternal enemy of the Jewish people while comparing...

On this Martin Luther King Day, with trauma dominating the news, its easy to forget that many organizations work hard to create some good in our crazy, mixed-up world.

A Thesaurus is not a prehistoric animal, but a wonderful tool that can be used throughout one’s life.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Nominations for the 2024 High Plains Book Awards are now open and will be accepted through March 8. Information and nomination forms can be found online at