Boston religious leaders and community members reflect on the role of religion in President Donald Trump’s policies, following a bishop’s call for mercy amid several executive orders passed by Trump during his first day in office.
A pandemic can’t stamp out the Jewish festival of lights. Community organizations in Boston are prepared for virtual celebrations of Hanukkah, which begins Thursday evening.
Last year saw the highest activity on record for white supremacist propaganda in the U.S., with Massachusetts among the states that recorded the most cases.
Boston politicians and Jewish organizations reacted to the shooting at a Jewish synagogue near San Diego, California, that took place on Saturday with messages of support for the affected congregation. They condemned anti-Semitism and hate.
