Group seeks racial justice and hummus over hate

Members of the Greater Washington Muslim-Jewish Forum held a traveling rally for the fourth straight year urging the public to say no to all forms of bigotry and hate.

In age of Trump, profile of Maryland-born white nationalist grows

When Hillary Clinton warned about the dangers of the “alt-right” in an August speech, she was referring to people like Poolesville, Maryland, native Matthew Heimbach.

Republican Presidential Candidates Seek Support from Jewish Voters

Republican presidential candidates work hard to win the Jewish vote.

Pope’s visit Sparks Maryland Congregations to Push for Climate Legislation

More than 80 congregations throughout the state are standing behind a multi-faith effort to spread climate change awareness and improve Maryland environmental policy.

On Some Jewish Farms, Special Rosh Hashana Means a Year of Rest, Giving Back

Rosh Hashanah this year will mark the last in a seven-year cycle, called the “shmita,” which for Jewish farmers means a year-long sabbatical during which the land is left fallow — no tilling, no planting and no harvesting. Although compliance with the shmita is mandated by the Torah for the land of Israel only, Jewish farmers in Maryland have planned ways to observe the year of rest.

Religious Reconciliation Caravan Starts 10-City Tour of Maryland

Clergy Beyond Borders, a nonprofit, hopes to gather religious leaders, congregational members and others to spread the message of religious tolerance.