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Lucy Duncan, a member of Philadelphia's Commission for Interfaith Affairs and a fellow with the Truth Telling Project, leads a discussion on reparations at Congregation Rodeph Shalom. (Jordan Levy/Billy Penn)
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Billy Penn

Philly faith leaders hope weeklong seminar awakens a ‘citywide culture of reparations’

One of the goals is to address poverty “in a way that acknowledges the root,” an organizer said.

3 years ago

A man waves his hand.
Community

Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies at 95

The Vatican says Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died. He was 95.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

$3.5 million federal grant to help fill Delaware’s ‘huge need’ for mental health care providers

The $3.5 million federal grant will add more fellows to Jewish Family Services’ newest mental health program.

3 years ago

Josh Shapiro smiles at a person in a group of people.
Politics & Policy

Shapiro’s big win is a high note amid antisemitism surge

Josh Shapiro will be taking office as Pennsylvania’s next governor in January after running a campaign in which he spoke early and often about his Jewish religious heritage.

3 years ago

Kwanzaa table at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. (Cassie Owens/Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

Where to find a Kwanzaa kinara in Philadelphia (and why it’s not easy)

There are at least two stores selling the traditional candelabra.

3 years ago

Franco Harris (32) eludes a tackle by Oakland Raiders' Jimmy Warren as he runs 42-yards for a touchdown after catching a deflected pass during an AFC Divisional NFL football playoff game in 1972
Community

At 50, ‘Immaculate Reception’ still lifts a region’s spirits

The “Immaculate Reception” turns 50 this Friday, Dec. 23.

3 years ago

A closeup of Monsignor William Lynn
Courts & Law

20-year church abuse probe in Philly comes to a quiet end with misdemeanor plea

Lynn was the first U.S. church official ever charged, convicted or imprisoned over their handling of priest-abuse complaints.

3 years ago

Leonard Eley of Storm Shelter Ministries in Laurel is charged with soliciting the child for nude photos. (Google Maps)
Courts & Law

Delaware pastor charged with paying runaway child for nude photos. Authorities suspect more young victims

Court records allege that Leonard Eley of Storm Shelter Ministries paid the girl $200 through the church’s CashApp account.

3 years ago

Governor John Carney, along with other government leaders and members of the Jewish community, sign the proclamation as part of the 'Shine a Light' campaign. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Community

Delaware proclamation aims to ‘shine a light’ on dangers of antisemitism

From high-profile antisemitic remarks from Kanye West to arson at a University of Delaware Jewish student center, state leaders show the dangers of hate.

3 years ago

Animals and community members participate in the 67th annual Archbishop’s Christmas Party in Center City (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Philly Archdiocese offers gifts for kids around the city at 67th annual live nativity

The party — which dates back to the 1950’s — includes all sorts of live animals, and every child who attends leaves with a gift of their own.

3 years ago

The White House Menorah can be seen in Cross Hall and is part of this year's
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Community

As the Bidens mark Hanukkah, the White House gets its own menorah for the first time

This year, to celebrate the ancient Jewish festival of lights, the White House added a menorah to its holiday lineup for the first time.

3 years ago

More than 150 people packed the sidewalk outside of the Betsy Ross House in Old City for a Menorah lighting on Dec. 18, 2022. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Menorah lighting at Betsy Ross House signals start of Hanukkah season

More than 150 people gathered in Old City to kick off the eight-day observation.

3 years ago

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A laser-light menorah is projected into the 110-foot dome of the Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park. The synagogue will celebrate the holidays with a Hanukkah themed light show. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Philly synagogue leans into sci-fi building, celebrating Hanukkah with laser light show

Pew! Pew! Frank Lloyd Wright’s futuristic synagogue gets the sci-fi treatment for the Festival of Lights.

3 years ago

FILE - Nick Fuentes, right-wing podcaster, speaks at a pro-Trump march, Nov. 14, 2020, in Washington. A surge of anti-Jewish vitriol, spread by a world-famous rapper, an NBA star and other prominent people, including Fuentes, is stoking fears that public figures are normalizing hate and ramping up the risk of violence in a country already experiencing a sharp increase in antisemitism. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Community

Antisemitic celebrities stoke fears of normalizing hate

Leaders of the Jewish community in the U.S. and extremism experts have been alarmed to see celebrities with massive followings spew antisemitic tropes.

3 years ago

Voters wait in line to make corrections to their ballots at City Hall
Politics & Policy

Non-religious voters wield clout, tilt heavily Democratic

Voters with no religious affiliation supported Democratic candidates and abortion rights by staggering percentages in the 2022 midterm elections.

3 years ago

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