The majority of terrorist attacks are carried out by Muslims. Currently, we do not have the ability to adequately determine which Muslims are likely to become terrorists and which are not. Until that ability is acquired, prudence dictates we should not allow any additional Muslims into the countr...
Some of the major national museums are located in Kaunas rather than Vilnius: the War museum, the new Basketball museum, and the Gallery of Lithuania’s most famous symbolist painter Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (early 20th century) are among them. The Museum of Devils with a...
Both Jews, after years of attempts, he has managed to secure safe passage out of Germany by virtue of being a doctor, one of the few skills considered worthy of emigrant status by the British. She will have to wait until he can arrange for her to join him. It’s the first of August...
There are rightwing talk shows and YouTube channels devoted to little more than scaring the pants off all who will listen. They combine a mix of flawed eschatology –Biblical “end times” theology– with the latest conspiracy theories, spice it with some racist, “dog whistle” conservative i...
As peace and quiet are key to an ascetic life, monasteries are often set in scenic and secluded spots, far from the distractions of bustling cities and towns. In the search for solitude, monks founded monasteries in remote and hard to reach regions to en
There is a real and deep satisfaction in the work of the autumn season: bringing in the harvest; putting up the canned goods; flipping the wardrobes in the closets so the summer dresses are away and the sweaters are once again accessible. Even having my boots shined at the cobbler was pa...
Most of Klaipėda residents live outside of these picturesque areas however, in the massiveSoviet boroughsthat adjoin the southern limits of Klaipėda downtown. Most shopping malls and some key entertainment venues are also located there.
they found issue with the fact that back home I was dating a Jew. I didn’t really find any issue with it, and neither did my family. Jews do have great reputations after all, they are known to put out hard-working, respectable, financially responsible men who treat their women well....
Pernambuco - outlined in blue, is the state in which the most historically prominent Quilombo in Brazil was located, Quilombo Dos Palmares. Bahia - outlined in maroon, is the state which is known for being the cradle of Afro-Brazilian Heritage. Salvador, the capital is known as the“Black ...
Kiryas Joel is a village in Orange County, and the vast majority of its residents are Yiddish-speaking Hasidic Jews who belong to the worldwide Satmar sect of Hasidism. Kiryas Joel has been known for being a very poor community.In 2020, 41.3% of the population (10.5K out of 25.5K peopl...