Religious pluralism in the Middle East is inherently non-monolithic — so effective religious education must leverage ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — For 96 years, the St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival has brought together families, friends and neighbors to celebrate culture, community and tradition.

What began as a small family picnic nearly a century ago has grown into one of Central New York’s most cherished cultural traditions.Now in its 96th year, the S ...

Before ma’amoul were treats served at special occasions, they were simple biscuits that fueled travelers. “‘Ma’amoul’ is not really a fancy word,” says Nawal Nasrallah, an Iraqi food writer and ...