
Religion
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.
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Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies at 95
The Vatican says Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died. He was 95.
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$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.
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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.
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Where to find a Kwanzaa kinara in Philadelphia (and why it’s not easy)
There are at least two stores selling the traditional candelabra.
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At 50, ‘Immaculate Reception’ still lifts a region’s spirits
The “Immaculate Reception” turns 50 this Friday, Dec. 23.
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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.
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Court records allege that Leonard Eley of Storm Shelter Ministries paid the girl $200 through the church’s CashApp account.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 1:07Philly 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.
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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.
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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.
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