The Revealer

22/04/2026

Big congratulations to Niyati Evers whose article, "A Radical Reimagining of 'Never Again,'" won the prestigious Wilbur Award from the Religion Communicators Council. In the piece, Evers, the daughter of Holocaust survivors, reflects on what the post-Holocaust declaration of "Never Again" should mean today. Don't miss her powerful award-winning article.

The daughter of Holocaust survivors reflects on her ancestors’ legacy amidst the violence in Gaza

15/04/2026

Astrology apps have become enormously popular in India, especially among young people. And now the trend is growing and spreading. Anuj Behal investigates why so many people are taking comfort in astrology apps today.

A mix of religious beliefs, emotional support, and new technology is making an app service very popular

09/04/2026

Our April issue is here! Featuring articles on the massive popularity of astrology apps in India, the unique success of the streaming series The Chosen, Pope Leo's complicated namesake, LGBTQ Christians of color, Puerto Rican Muslims, and more! Read it here: https://therevealer.org/

01/04/2026

Have you ever wanted to write for a religion publication? Join us for a virtual event on April 8 at 6pm ET as editors from Religion Dispatches, ARC: Religion, Politics, Etc., and The Revealer discuss how to pitch, write for, and publish in mainstream religion publications. More info and register here: https://wp.nyu.edu/crm/events/

31/03/2026

NEW podcast episode: "Puerto Rican Converts to Islam." What is contributing to the number of Puerto Ricans converting to Islam? Ken Chitwood, author of Borícua Muslims: Everyday Cosmopolitanism among Puerto Rican Converts to Islam, discusses how Puerto Rican Muslims blend their ethnic and religious identities. Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

Podcast Episode · The Revealer · March 30 · 37m

24/03/2026

Before the revolution in 1979, Iran had a rich history of producing wine. Now, some Iranians have revived the practice abroad. Ken Chitwood investigates.

How the rich tradition of Iranian wine is making a comeback today

17/03/2026

In recent years, death doulas have become a popular choice for people making end-of-life decisions. A death doula even makes an appearance on season 2 of The Pitt. Find out what death doulas are and the traditions they tap into that a growing number of people find useful in "Death Doulas and the Gospel of Green Burials." https://therevealer.org/death-doulas-and-the-gospel-of-green-burials/

10/03/2026

Companies are selling the opportunity to launch one's cremated remains into space and to have them deposited on the moon. Some greatly appreciate this possibility for their loved ones, but not everyone thinks this is a good idea. Mary-Jane Rubenstein investigates.

The Navajo Nation’s objections to cremated remains on the moon, and today's controversies over religion in outer space

04/03/2026

Our March issue is here! Featuring articles on companies sending cremated remains to the moon, the rising popularity of death doulas, Catholic priest social media influencers, Iranian wine, historic Black churches in changing neighborhoods, and much more here: https://therevealer.org/

07/01/2026

As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Niyati Evers has long considered how to respect the memories and legacies of those who died. Here, she reflects on what the post-Holocaust declaration of "Never Again" can mean today.

The daughter of Holocaust survivors reflects on her ancestors’ legacy amidst the violence in Gaza

29/12/2025

A company in Ohio is working with school districts across the country to allow students to leave public school for one to two hours a week to receive religious instruction. They've been quite successful. Orit Avishai investigates. https://therevealer.org/spreading-the-gospel-during-school-hours/

23/12/2025

Many of the most popular Christmas songs were written by Jewish musicians. How have Jewish songwriters captured the spirit of Christmas so well, and what does that say about Jews in America and the winter holiday season? https://therevealer.org/dreaming-of-a-jewish-christmas/