Holocaust survivors share message of hope during Hanukkah

Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.

'Bling Bishop' busted on fraud and extortion charges

A Brooklyn preacher, known as the so-called Bling Bishop due to his opulent lifestyle has been indicted for allegedly defrauding a parishioner out of her retirement savings and other charges.

NYC anti-Semitic incidents nearly doubled in 2022: NYPD

According to authorities, there have been 278 anti-Semitic incidents so far this year, compared to 182 last year, with 45 alone just this month, compared to 20 in November 2021.

Greek Orthodox church destroyed on 9/11 reopens

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine hosted its first service Tuesday, two decades after it was destroyed by the falling south tower of the World Trade Center on September 11.

NYPD stops 'threat to the Jewish community,' 2 arrested at Penn Station

Authorities say two people were arrested in Penn Station after investigators uncovered a threat to the Jewish community on Saturday.

Smash-hit drama 'The Chosen' highlights life and ministry of Jesus

'The Chosen' is a fan-supported, series that looks at the life and ministry of Jesus through the eyes of those closest to him. The first two seasons have reached 400 million views, with season three set to hit the big screen this weekend.

Mormon church shows support for same-sex marriage law, believes act is still unbiblical

The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.

New Jersey teen charged with threatening to attack synagogues

A New Jersey teen has been charged in connection with a threat against synagogues in the state. The FBI uncovered an antisemitic and threatening manifesto that he allegedly shared with people through social media.

FBI: Man who threatened NJ synagogues 'no longer' dangerous

FBI agents have identified the man they believe posted a broad online threat against synagogues in New Jersey but do not believe he was planning to carry out a specific plot, a law enforcement official said Friday.

FBI warns of 'broad threat' to NJ synagogues

The FBI's Newark field office said agents are investigating a "broad threat" against synagogues in New Jersey. The state attorney general said you'll see increased police patrols in sensitive areas "in an abundance of caution."

Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church remembers Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts III

Churchgoers gathered Sunday to pray for the future as they enter a new chapter without Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts III leading his congregation.

Rev. Calvin Butts, pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church, dies

Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, lll, who was the pastor at Harlem's historic Abyssinian Baptist Church has died, the church announced on Friday.

Diwali 2022: Celebrations illuminate NYC | 'It's about time'

The drab mist in New York was little match for the holiday at hand: Diwali, the festival of lights that symbolizes the triumph over darkness. The multi-day festival has secured a sturdy foothold far from the Indian subcontinent in places with significant disapora populations — like New York.

Catholic school in NY welcomes sisters who fled war in Ukraine

Three Ukrainian sisters who fled their war-torn country now go to school in Westchester County thanks to the generosity of church parishioners.

Lil Baby and La La speak to young men at Rikers Island

FOX 5 News got an exclusive look at an initiative seeking to change the lives of young men at Rikers Island. Pastor Tim Johnson, a former NFL player, created the program and brought in actress La La and hip-hop star Lil Baby to speak to detainees.

Activist to museum: Stop selling toys of Hindu deities

A Hindu rights activist is calling on a museum to stop selling children's plush toys representing three Hindu deities. But the toys are made by a New Jersey-based company founded by an Indian American family.