In 2008, the Simon Wiesenthal Center received an unusual request for help—from the government of Iraq. Their U.N. Mission wanted our help to mount an exhibition on the 30th anniversary of Saddam ...

There has been a lot of talk over the years of bringing back prayer in the public schools. I would like to add my opinion to this discussion. I believe that children should have the option of saying ...

This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday through Saturday. As a Christian ...

Exploring the meaning of Samastah Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu, a timeless Sanskrit mantra that calls for collective well-being, compassion, and global harmony.

I’m an atheist, but don’t get me wrong—I have the same yearnings as a religious person. I think we all do and, in a way, we all pray. Religion is a window on humanity, a Rorschach blot for ...

Reference is made to commentaries on the universal prayer at public events and in schools. In March 2017, I visited a couple of schools to give a talk about the one hundredth anniversary since the end ...