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Examining the question: What is and isn’t antisemitic?

Religion

Antisemitism is being amplified globally by the war in Gaza and the rise of political movements with antisemitic platforms. So, it’s challenging and painful for many Jews to discuss what truly constitutes antisemitism, especially when it intersects with criticism of Israel. The World’s Host Marco Werman broaches the complex debate and the potential for productive conversation with commentator Peter Beinart.

Here’s what to know about the new COVID variant ‘razor blade throat’

COVID-19
Muslims pray in a mosque during celebrations of Eid al-Fitr holiday, a feast celebrated by Muslims worldwide, in Grozny, Russia, on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

The world celebrates Eid — including some of The World’s listeners

Religion
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For one woman with an eating disorder, Ramadan was a chance to blend in

Women & Gender

Qawwali

Arts, Culture & Media

The 99

Arts, Culture & Media

The 99 are Muslim kids with superpowers trying to protect the world (a critic calls them “X-Men in Middle Eastern drag”). They’re the stars of a comic book that arrives in America this month. Brooke Darrah Shuman talked to creator Naif Al-Mutawa.

Taqwacores

Arts, Culture & Media

When Islamic convert Michael Muhammad Knight wrote a novel about Muslim-American punk rockers, The Taqwacores, he thought it was a fantasy. Turns out he was onto something. Soon he was the guest of honor at the first mosh pit in Pakistan. Produced by Nick Heling.

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How hate and debate came to a Connecticut mosque

Conflict

Two years after a neighbor shot at their mosque, a leader at the Baitul Aman Mosque in Meriden has found an unlikely companion to show people true Islam: a local 76-year-old who is convinced organizations like the Muslim Brotherhood are plotting to impose Islamic law on America.

A woman wearing a headwrap and as shimmering blue and gold dress stands in front of a camera, with her hands to her hips.

Fashion, faith and culture come together through the global art of head wrapping

Culture

Head wrapping goes beyond style for one Detroit anthropologist. It’s also a way to bridge cultures.

A woman gets her pulse checked at Jericho Road Community Health Center, a health center that focuses on culturally sensitive health care for refugees.

Some refugees suffer culture shock — with their health care

Culture

For some women from conservative Muslim families, US health care practices can clash with what they are used to.

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