DNA tests help holocaust survivors reconnect with family torn apart in World War II
The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching a project offering DNA testing kits for free to Holocaust survivors and their children.
NYPD stops 'threat to the Jewish community,' 2 arrested at Penn Station
Authorities say two people were arrested in Penn Station after investigators uncovered a threat to the Jewish community on Saturday.
Smash-hit drama 'The Chosen' highlights life and ministry of Jesus
'The Chosen' is a fan-supported, series that looks at the life and ministry of Jesus through the eyes of those closest to him. The first two seasons have reached 400 million views, with season three set to hit the big screen this weekend.
Mormon church shows support for same-sex marriage law, believes act is still unbiblical
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
New Jersey teen charged with threatening to attack synagogues
A New Jersey teen has been charged in connection with a threat against synagogues in the state. The FBI uncovered an antisemitic and threatening manifesto that he allegedly shared with people through social media.
Bible used in 'The Shawshank Redemption' sells for over $440,000
The Holy Bible used by Tim Robbins’ character Andy Dufresne recently sold to an undisclosed bidder.
FBI: Man who threatened NJ synagogues 'no longer' dangerous
FBI agents have identified the man they believe posted a broad online threat against synagogues in New Jersey but do not believe he was planning to carry out a specific plot, a law enforcement official said Friday.
FBI warns of 'broad threat' to NJ synagogues
The FBI's Newark field office said agents are investigating a "broad threat" against synagogues in New Jersey. The state attorney general said you'll see increased police patrols in sensitive areas "in an abundance of caution."
Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church remembers Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts III
Churchgoers gathered Sunday to pray for the future as they enter a new chapter without Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts III leading his congregation.
Rev. Calvin Butts, pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church, dies
Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, lll, who was the pastor at Harlem's historic Abyssinian Baptist Church has died, the church announced on Friday.
Diwali 2022: Celebrations illuminate NYC | 'It's about time'
The drab mist in New York was little match for the holiday at hand: Diwali, the festival of lights that symbolizes the triumph over darkness. The multi-day festival has secured a sturdy foothold far from the Indian subcontinent in places with significant disapora populations — like New York.
Hobby Lobby CEO David Green gives away company: 'Wealth can be a curse'
Green said he strives to be a steward instead of an owner.
Catholic school in NY welcomes sisters who fled war in Ukraine
Three Ukrainian sisters who fled their war-torn country now go to school in Westchester County thanks to the generosity of church parishioners.
Lil Baby and La La speak to young men at Rikers Island
FOX 5 News got an exclusive look at an initiative seeking to change the lives of young men at Rikers Island. Pastor Tim Johnson, a former NFL player, created the program and brought in actress La La and hip-hop star Lil Baby to speak to detainees.
Activist to museum: Stop selling toys of Hindu deities
A Hindu rights activist is calling on a museum to stop selling children's plush toys representing three Hindu deities. But the toys are made by a New Jersey-based company founded by an Indian American family.
Sukkah vandalized on Upper East Side ahead of Jewish holiday
A man was seen on video footage urinating on and kicking the sukkah early Saturday morning.
Starbucks barista appears to pray with customer at drive-thru
Tanya Hinsley said she was next in line at the drive-thru when she caught the touching moment.
American tourist denied visit with pope, smashed Roman busts in Vatican museums: report
An American tourist on Wednesday threw a tantrum and cracked two Roman busts in the Vatican Museums after officials denied him an audience with Pope Francis.
Hurricane Ian shakes Florida's faith, but can't destroy it
Priests walk a fine line between holding Mass to provide comfort and not endangering older parishioners in areas with widespread lack of running water and electricity and flooded roadways.
Pope Francis implores Putin to 'stop this spiral of violence and death' in Ukraine
Pope Francis uttered his strongest plea yet about the seven-month-old war in Ukraine, which he denounced as an “error and a horror.”