Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
Monterey man arrested on suspicion of anti-Muslim hate crime
Police in Monterey are investigating an alleged hate crime that occurred the first week of December, the department said Friday.
Police in Monterey are investigating an alleged hate crime that occurred the first week of December, the department said Friday.
Thoughts turn to Israel as 3rd light is lit on Union Square menorah
As a third light was lit Saturday on Union Square's 25-foot-tall menorah in San Francisco, the crowd reflected on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Several people attending said their thoughts were with family in Israel this Hanukkah.
As a third light was lit Saturday on Union Square's 25-foot-tall menorah in San Francisco, the crowd reflected on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Several people attending said their thoughts were with family in Israel this Hanukkah.
Astronaut celebrates Hanukkah from International Space Station with zero-gravity dreidel
An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.
An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.
SF Union Square Hanukkah celebration holds added meaning
Hundreds gathered in San Francisco's Union Square on Thursday for the first night of Hanukkah.
Hundreds gathered in San Francisco's Union Square on Thursday for the first night of Hanukkah.
Jews celebrate Hanukkah under cloud of war, spike in antisemitism
The Jewish celebration of Light, known as Hanukkah, begins Thursday at sunset. This holiday comes at a time when antisemitic attacks and rhetoric are at an all-time high.
The Jewish celebration of Light, known as Hanukkah, begins Thursday at sunset. This holiday comes at a time when antisemitic attacks and rhetoric are at an all-time high.
Notre Dame cathedral to reopen in 1 year after devastating fire in 2019
Notre Dame's rebirth from the devastating fire will hit a major milestone. It will begin the last year of repair work before the cathedral reopens its doors to the public on Dec. 8, 2024.
Notre Dame's rebirth from the devastating fire will hit a major milestone. It will begin the last year of repair work before the cathedral reopens its doors to the public on Dec. 8, 2024.
DHS issues new guide to help houses of worship protect themselves
The Department of Homeland Security has a part of its agency that works with faith groups nationwide to help protect against violence directed at their facilities and their members.
The Department of Homeland Security has a part of its agency that works with faith groups nationwide to help protect against violence directed at their facilities and their members.
Daddy Yankee retires from reggaeton to devote his life to Christianity
The Puerto Rican superstar with massive hits like “Gasolina” and “Despacito” made the announcement on stage in San Juan.
The Puerto Rican superstar with massive hits like “Gasolina” and “Despacito” made the announcement on stage in San Juan.
Hanukkah 2023: When is it and how is it celebrated?
Hanukkah is an 8-day celebration to mark the miracle that took place during the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in the year 139 B.C.
Hanukkah is an 8-day celebration to mark the miracle that took place during the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in the year 139 B.C.
East Bay pastor arrested for alleged sex abuse against teen
An East Bay pastor is now in jail after police in Richmond say he sexually abused a young member of his church.
An East Bay pastor is now in jail after police in Richmond say he sexually abused a young member of his church.
Pope Francis says he has acute bronchitis, will avoid traveling
Pope Francis says he is suffering from acute and infectious bronchitis.
Pope Francis says he is suffering from acute and infectious bronchitis.
Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Santa Clara County reaches $90K settlement with woman whose hijab was removed in jail
Santa Clara County has agreed to a $90,000 settlement with a Muslim woman who said her hijab was inappropriately removed when she was being booked into jail last year.
Santa Clara County has agreed to a $90,000 settlement with a Muslim woman who said her hijab was inappropriately removed when she was being booked into jail last year.
Muslim girl, 12, allegedly assaulted by classmates after school in SF
A Muslim middle school student in San Francisco says she was the victim of an Islamophobic attack by two classmates as she walked home from school.
A Muslim middle school student in San Francisco says she was the victim of an Islamophobic attack by two classmates as she walked home from school.
Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.
Bullying online and in-person worse in Bay Area than the national average
The Northern California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) found that when it comes to bullying children, the Bay Area is worse than most.
The Northern California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) found that when it comes to bullying children, the Bay Area is worse than most.
Jewish-led group holds protest at IDF gala in support of Palestinians
Jewish Voice for Peace organized the protest and says it’s a Jewish-led coalition of Palestinians, Arabs and other allies.
Jewish Voice for Peace organized the protest and says it’s a Jewish-led coalition of Palestinians, Arabs and other allies.
Advocates of sex abuse victims want SF Archdiocese to sell unused property as reparations
Advocates of the victims of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church issued a detailed letter to the Archdiocese of San Francisco on Wednesday requesting the Catholic Church sell some unused properties to compensate victims.
Advocates of the victims of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church issued a detailed letter to the Archdiocese of San Francisco on Wednesday requesting the Catholic Church sell some unused properties to compensate victims.
'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Ouija boards and other attempts to converse with the dead are spiritually dangerous practices that should not be viewed as innocent fun, an exorcist priest told Fox News Digital.
Ouija boards and other attempts to converse with the dead are spiritually dangerous practices that should not be viewed as innocent fun, an exorcist priest told Fox News Digital.