Fostering Ramadan awareness is a stepping stone to nurturing deeper connections that matter for affirming Muslim student identities and stopping anti-Muslim sentiments.
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Educators in public schools can develop the identities of Muslim students and create a positive school culture during Ramadan by fostering community partnerships and introducing school activities.
The cultural significance of Tu BiShvat has taken on new meaning in modern Israel.
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Tu BiShvat has religious roots, but early Zionists embraced the day in new, more secular ways.
Flight cancellations over the holidays left travellers stranded at airports across North America amid an intense winter storm.
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After the transportation crisis this past holiday season, apologies from major airlines, airports and government officials are not enough. It’s time to protect passengers from travel companies.
Our research has focused on finding out more about why offenders commit burglary, what they’re looking for and how they decide which house to target. Here’s what you need to know.
The constant stress of the holidays can leave some people feeling burnt-out when they’re over.
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You’ll likely spot a hanukkiah, which has become a shortcut to identify Jewishness.
Family traditions and being present provide children with trusted, safe, secure, loving experiences and relationships that are important for their healthy development and future self.
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Parenting is difficult and there can be added pressure and stress during holidays. Creating safe, secure, loving environments and being present with your children is the greatest gift you can give.
A handmade Nativity from Kyrgyzstan by an unknown artisan. Instead of a stable, it features a yurt, the traditional home of nomadic Kyrgyz people.
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The Christmas story is about Jesus coming to mankind. As holiday decorations show, Christians around the world often picture him in their own cultures.
‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ didn’t begin life as a song, but being set to music helped it find fame.
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Finding good gifts can be tricky. Here are some research-backed tips to help you with your holiday shopping.
King David playing the lyre in a scene from a 15th-century manuscript of the Book of Psalms.
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