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May 7, 2026 Breaking

Rabbi Yosef Shoveli arrest

Israeli police arrested Rabbi Yosef Shoveli on May 7, 2026, following a covert investigation into allegations of serious sexual offenses. Authorities stated that the investigation began a...

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March 15, 2026 Breaking

Shoshana Strook dies

Amirim · Northern District · Israel

Shoshana Strook, the daughter of Israeli politician Orit Strook, was found dead on March 15, 2026, in a vacation rental in Amirim, Israel. Israeli police announced that they did not suspe...

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February 19, 2026 Politics

U.S. ambassador urges belgium to halt prosecution of mohels in antwerp

Antwerp · Flanders · Belgium

U.S. ambassador urges belgium to halt prosecution of mohels in antwerp On February 18, 2026, the United States ambassador to Belgium publicly called on Belgian authorities to discontinue...

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February 12, 2026 Breaking

Saying “Christ Is King” Is Not Inherently Antisemitic

The phrase “Christ is King” is a religious statement in Christianity, referring to the belief that Jesus Christ is the spiritual ruler and savior. It is commonly used in worship, sermons,...

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

Proposed Jewish Settlements and Local Creation Myths

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January 24, 2026 Breaking

Earthquake reported near northern Israel amid unusual tremors

Sea of Galilee · Tiberias · Northern District · Israel

Earthquake reported near northern Israel amid unusual tremors Content: On January 24, 2026, the Israel Seismological Center recorded a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the Galilee region near...

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September 30, 2025 Breaking

Dovid Akiva Shenkman case

Chicago · Illinois · United States

Dovid Akiva Shenkman, a former Chicago resident, pleaded guilty to federal charges involving possession and transportation of child pornography and was sentenced in September 2025 to near...

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July 13, 2023 Breaking

John of God, Oprah’s Former Spiritual Healer, Sentenced to Additional 99 Years in Prison

Abadiânia · Goiás · Brazil

João Teixeira de Faria, a Brazilian self-described spiritual healer also known as “John of God,” received an additional 99-year prison sentence in July 2023 after being found guilty of mu...

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October 14, 2014 Breaking

Barry Freundel voyeurism conviction

Washington · United States

Washington, D.C., United StatesRabbi Bernard “Barry” Freundel was arrested in Washington, D.C., on October 14, 2014, after police began investigating allegations that he had secretly reco...

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August 8, 2014 Breaking

Israeli Polygamist Goel Ratzon Convicted Of Sex Crimes And Cleared Of Slavery Charge

Tel Aviv District Court · Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

Goel Ratzon Convicted Of Multiple Sexual Offenses And Acquitted Of Slavery Charge On August 8, 2014, the Tel Aviv District Court in Israel convicted **Goel Ratzon**, a self‑sty...

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October 18, 2010 Breaking

Sermon statements attributed to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef on gentiles

2010 sermon statements attributed to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef 2010 sermon statements attributed to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef on gentiles In 2010, Rabbi Ovadia Yos...

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June 25, 2009 Breaking

Unresolved controversies linger around michael jackson after they don’t care about us backlash

Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop,” died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50 in Los Angeles, California, from acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication administered by his personal ph...

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May 13, 1950 Breaking

Anton LaVey: Founder of the Church of Satan and Author

Anton Szandor LaVey was born Howard Stanton Levey on April 11, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, to Jewish parents. His father, Michael Joseph Levey, was of French-American descent, and his mo...

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October 16, 1946 Breaking

Michael A. Aquino Jr.: Military Officer, Political Scientist, and Religious Founder

Michael A. Aquino Jr. (October 16, 1946 – September 1, 2019) was an American political scientist, military officer, and religious founder. He served as a specialist in psychological opera...

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December 9, 1897 Breaking

Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook: First Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of British Mandate Palestine

Abraham Isaac Kook (December 9, 1865 – September 1, 1935) was a Jewish religious thinker, rabbi, and the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of British Mandate Palestine. He is known for his writ...

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October 31, 1517 Breaking

NinetyFive Theses

Castle Church · Wittenberg · Saxony-Anhalt · Germany

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June 15, 1099 Breaking

Expansion of Pilgrimage Routes to Jerusalem

Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

New pilgrimage routes to Jerusalem have been established, enhancing access for travelers and worshippers. These pathways enable smoother and safer journeys for pilgrims coming from variou...

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November 27, 1095 Wars & Conflicts

Crusades Launched To Capture And Defend Christian Territories In The Eastern Mediterranean

Origins And Objectives Of The Crusades The Crusades were a series of military campaigns initiated between 1095 and 1291, primarily aimed at capturing or defending territories i...

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January 1, 900 Politics

Tengu. Mysterious Spirits of Japanese Folklore

Japan

The Tengu are supernatural beings from Japanese mythology known for their association with mountains, forests, and spiritual power. They have been part of traditional folklore for centuri...

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April 25, 366 Breaking

Expansion of Mogao Buddhist Caves

Mogao Caves · Dunhuang · Gansu · China

The Buddhist cave temples at Mogao near Dunhuang have undergone significant expansion. The site consists of a series of rock-cut grottoes featuring murals and statues representing Buddhis...

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March 1, 218 Politics

Elagabalus Initiates Religious Reforms

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Emperor Elagabalus began implementing religious reforms centered on the worship of the Syrian sun god Elagabal. He elevated this deity above the traditional Roman gods, disrupting long-es...

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January 1, 200 Breaking

Talmud gender categories

Judea · Israel

Rabbinic literature from the Mishnaic and Talmudic periods (approximately 1st–6th centuries CE) includes legal discussions that describe several categories relating to sex and physical de...

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March 25, 33 Politics

Paul the Apostle's Conversion Experience

Road to Damascus · Damascus · Southeastern Anatolia · Turkey

Paul the Apostle, formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, experienced a profound conversion while traveling to Damascus. Initially a vigorous persecutor of early Christians, he was struck by a ...

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May 25, 30 Breaking

Pentecost Celebration in Jerusalem

Temple Mount · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

Pentecost in Jerusalem marks a significant event when the early followers of Jesus gathered to celebrate the Jewish festival of Shavuot, also known as Pentecost. This gathering led to a p...

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January 1, 28 Politics

Establishment of John the Baptist Ministry

Al-Maghtas · Balqa Governorate · Israel

The ministry of John the Baptist marked a significant religious movement in Judea. He preached repentance and baptized followers in the Jordan River.His call for moral renewal and prepara...

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March 22, 26 Politics

Ge Hong's Contributions to Alchemy

Jurong · Jiangsu · China

Ge Hong was a Chinese scholar and alchemist during the Eastern Jin dynasty known for his significant writings on alchemy and the quest for immortality. His works combined Daoist philosoph...

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March 22, 26 Politics

Emergence of Five Pecks of Rice Movement

Sichuan · China

The Five Pecks of Rice movement, also known as the Way of the Celestial Masters, began in the Sichuan region of China. Founded by Zhang Daoling, it became one of the earliest organized Ta...

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Published Research Nations & Civilizations

Akhenaten

c. 1353–1336 BCE — Amenhotep IV changes his name to Akhenaten and promotes extraordinary devotion to the solar deity Aten. He establishes a new royal capital at Akhetaten, modern Amarna, ...

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