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Religion

Justin McDaniel during his time as a Buddhist Monk in Thailand. (Courtesy of Justin McDaniel)
The Pulse
Health

For the sake of boredom: Finding comfort in doing less

UPenn religious studies professor Justin McDaniel shares his take on boredom and the insights he learned from his time as a monk.

8 hours ago

Listen 7:17
Studio 2

Shabbat Recipes with Solomonov & Sussman, Temple University in Turmoil

Adeena Sussman's latest cookbook, Shabbat, is a multicultural treasure trove of recipes for the weekly day of rest. Also, things to do this weekend and trouble at Temple.

Air Date: September 14, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 49:30
Nanu's Hot Chicken on Cottman Avenue, where the Rashid brothers are planning much more
Community

The Nanu’s brothers already planning expansion — and the region’s first all-halal food hall

From Pakistan to Brooklyn to Northeast Philly, the Rashid family sticks together and tries to give back to their community.

4 weeks ago

Volunteers said they will have to raise money to pay for thousands of dollars in repairs after the recent vandalism. (6abc)
Community
6abc

‘Disrespectful:’ Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial vandalized

Officials said they are working to review any possible surveillance video.

1 month ago

Head Priest Giani Gurjit Singh recites hymns from the Sikh Holy Scripture as members of sangat (community) listen.
Community

New Jersey’s Sikh community want schools to teach kids about Sikhism

A N.J. resident drafted a resolution urging the state to incorporate instruction on Sikhism into grade-school curriculum. Community members say it could help prevent bullying.

1 month ago

File photo: A makeshift memorial stands outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the aftermath of a deadly shooting in Pittsburgh, Oct. 29, 2018. Robert Bowers, a truck driver who shot and killed 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in the nation's deadliest attack on Jewish people, was found guilty, Friday, June 16, 2023. Bowers was tried on 63 criminal counts, including hate crimes resulting in death and obstruction of the free exercise of religion resulting in death. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Courts & Law

White supremacist accused of threatening jury, witnesses in trial of Pittsburgh synagogue gunman

The Justice Department says Hardy Carroll Lloyd of Follansbee, West Virginia, is accused of sending threatening social media posts and emails along with comments on websites.

2 months ago

Photo by Faith Jennings
Studio 2

Ken Jennings Explores the Afterlife, Hittin’ Season for the Phils, Things to Do

Jeopardy! host and former champion Ken Jennings' new book is an offbeat and hilarious guide to the afterlife. He joins us to talk about '100 Places to See After You Die.'

Air Date: August 10, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 49:45
The Philadelphia skyline
Courts & Law

Archdiocese of Philadelphia settles child sex abuse case against a deceased priest for $3.5 million

The lawsuit said the church knew of similar reports about the priest dating back to the 1970s.

2 months ago

This photo taken with a drone shows the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023
Courts & Law

Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has been sentenced to die in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack

It was the first federal death sentence imposed during the presidency of Joe Biden, who pledged during his 2020 campaign to end capital punishment.

2 months ago

File photo: A makeshift memorial stands outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the aftermath of a deadly shooting in Pittsburgh, Oct. 29, 2018. Robert Bowers, a truck driver who shot and killed 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in the nation's deadliest attack on Jewish people, was found guilty, Friday, June 16, 2023. Bowers was tried on 63 criminal counts, including hate crimes resulting in death and obstruction of the free exercise of religion resulting in death. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Courts & Law

The Pittsburgh synagogue gunman will be sentenced to death for the nation’s worst antisemitic attack

A federal jury recommended Wednesday that Robert Bowers be sent to death row. A judge must formally impose the sentence.

2 months ago

Community
Billy Penn

The extensive Holocaust memorial hiding in plain sight at the center of Philadelphia

With the recent increase in antisemitism across the country, the Center City installation is more relevant than ever.

2 months ago

People walk outside the dormant landmark Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood on Thursday, July 13, 2023, the day a federal jury announced they had found Robert Bowers, who in 2018 killed 11 people at the synagogue, eligible for the death penalty
Courts & Law

Jury poised to deliberate death penalty or life sentence for gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre

The same jurors who convicted 50-year-old Robert Bowers in June on 63 criminal counts listened to closing arguments in the penalty phase of his federal trial Monday.

2 months ago

File photo: A Star of David hangs from a fence outside the dormant landmark Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, April 19, 2023.
Courts & Law

The gunman who killed 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue is found eligible for the death penalty

A federal jury announced its decision Thursday, setting the stage for further evidence and testimony on whether Robert Bowers should be sentenced to death or life in prison.

3 months ago

Checking in to the 50th anniversary party for Dignity Philadelphia, held May 2023 at the Mummers Museum
Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s LGBTQ Catholic church celebrates 50 years of acceptance and community

Nestled in the heart of the Gayborhood, Dignity’s Philly chapter has members of all ages, from Gen Zers to Boomers

3 months ago

Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry speaks into a microphone at a podium.
Courts & Law

Authorities charge 5 more in probe of child sexual abuse among Jehovah’s Witnesses in Pennsylvania

The indictments announced Friday are the latest charges in an ongoing probe that has identified 14 suspects.

3 months ago

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