German Chancellor Merkel: ‘Islam belongs to Germany’
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday rebuffed comments by her interior minister claiming Islam did not belong to Germany, saying the religion of four million of its citizens was part of the country just like Christianity and Judaism. Speaking at a … Read More
New study shows Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake could injure as many as 27,000 people
PORTLAND, Ore. – A new study by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) says a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake could injure as many as 27,000 people in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. It also suggests as many as 85,000 … Read More
ISIS Targets the Temple Mount
The Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Photo: Andrew Shiva via Wikimedia Commons. JNS.org – The Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement — which has been outlawed by Israel — and a small group of ISIS supporters among Israeli Arabs, are … Read More
Isaiah’s Signature Uncovered in Jerusalem
King Hezekiah is one of the most important kings in the history of Israel. While scholars debate the historicity and literary embellishment of the reigns of David and Solomon, the reign of Hezekiah witnessed the defining event that engendered the … Read More
What is the future of the European Union?
The European Union (EU) is facing turbulent times. It is plagued by deep divisions over how to shape its future. Over half a century of integration has created a profound interconnectedness between the political, economic, and social fates of member … Read More