AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAntisemitism at the storefront level: In Brookline, the owner of Michael’s Deli says his Jewish shop became a target for “End the Israeli Occupation” stickers and even explicit Jew-hatred—until he posted about it online, drawing visits from officials, Jewish advocacy groups, and law enforcement. Religious freedom in courtrooms: Harvard is set to use $675M in taxpayer-backed bonds for a new economics building, but with a condition banning religious worship or prayer inside—sparking First Amendment concerns. Targeted violence in communities: Toronto police arrested an 18-year-old accused of shooting at visibly Jewish people outside an Orthodox synagogue twice, adding to local fear after other unsolved attacks. Faith under pressure abroad: ChinaAid reports six Christians arrested in southwest China over allegations tied to children’s Sunday school. Church life and growth: The Church of Scotland reports membership down 5% from 2024, but professions of faith nearly doubled since the pandemic. Local governance: Englewood, Colorado’s downtown authority is set to debate whether to fund a church’s $65,000 renovation request.
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