October 7 Memorial: Boston Remembers, Three Years On
An October 7 memorial three years on: Boston remembers the victims and hostages, local families touched by the attack, and how the community marks the day.
Religion
Religion news from The Boston Report on faith, religious institutions and the role of belief in public life, in Boston and around the world.
Massachusetts Antisemitism: ADL Data and the State’s Response
Massachusetts antisemitism incidents fell 36% in 2025 to 279, ADL says, but K-12 cases rose. Here is the FBI data, the state commission and security grants.
Boston Jewish Community History: Neighborhoods and Institutions
Boston Jewish community history, from the West End and Blue Hill Avenue to CJP, JCRC, Beth Israel and Brandeis: how the community shaped Greater Boston.
October 7 Anniversary Events in Greater Boston This Week
October 7 anniversary events in Greater Boston: CJP’s Newton program, a Brookline synagogue evening and Newton memorials mark three years since the attack.
Sunni vs. Shia Muslims: The Difference Explained
Islam is one of the world’s largest religions, with more than 1.9 billion followers. Muslims share the same core beliefs: faith in one God (Allah), belief in