Another Hollywood movie is running afoul of a foreign government this month. “Exodus: Gods and Kings” was banned in Egypt. “The Ministry of Culture bans the film ‘Gods and Kings’ for historical ...

OK, solid reasons. Who isn't wondering, though, if the white-washing of the film and Ridley Scott's complete lack of remorse or recognition of his anglocizing of Egyptian peoples did not also ...

In the aftermath of President Mohammed Morsi’s overthrow earlier this summer, Egypt’s Coptic Church has faced an onslaught of persecution. Pro-Morsi supporters vented their anger by burning Christian ...

Ridley Scott‘s Exodus has been banned in Egypt after the country’s head of censorship objected to a number of “historical inaccuracies” in the epic Biblical tale. Deadline first reported weeks ago ...

CAIRO >> Egypt on Sunday said it banned Ridley Scott’s biblical epic “Exodus: Gods & Kings” because the Hollywood blockbuster distorts Egypt’s history and presents a “racist” image of Jews. The ...

A PLOS ONE paper places Ahmose's reign over Egypt decades after the famous Thera volcanic eruption in the Aegean Sea, with vast implications for the region's history ...

Male bonding over ribs, beer and scotch were front and center Sunday, March 18 at Beth Sholom synagogue. Members and their friends in the greater D.C. Jewish community gathered during the second ...

A little play acting goes a long way to help bring the saga of the Exodus to life — but make sure it’s not at the seder table. SCARSDALE, N.Y. (JTA) — The Passover Haggadah challenges us not just to ...

Along with the four questions that are asked by a child each year at the Passover Seder, there is a fifth question about the holiday that pops up annually: "When does Passover start?" This year, ...

Along with the four questions that are asked by a child each year at the Passover Seder, there is a fifth question about the holiday that pops up annually: "When does Passover start?" This year, ...