Religion
Museums turn to immersive tech to preserve the stories of aging Holocaust survivors
Artificial intelligence and virtual reality are among the cutting-edge tools employed by the USC Shoah Foundation and Illinois Holocaust Museum.
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Dozens of residents of various religions and congregations rallied to press local government to allocate American Rescue Plan funding toward gun violence solutions.
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3 churches in Ukraine contemplate faith, hope and charity
It’s almost Easter in Ukraine, where a trio of churches on the far edges of the capital have faith, hope and charity to consider.
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Philly Passover food guide: Last-minute options to make your Seder delicious
Seeking a stellar plan? Check these spots offering dine-in and take-out options for your holiday meal.
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A cup and a chair will tell a profound story at the Philly Jewish museum
A cup and a chair began and ended a hostage standoff at a Texas synagogue. The items will help the Jewish museum in Philly tell a story of kindness and struggle.
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Philabundance teams ups with elected leaders to offer meals during Ramadan
The food giveaway is tied to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the breaking of fast each night and sharing food with those in need.
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Philly Jewish Federation delegation heads to Poland with supplies for Ukrainian refugees
“People fled out with what they could carry, and our ability to assist them at this very desperate time is vital,” said Michael Balaban.
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The bat mitzvah turns 100. It marks more than a coming-of-age for Jewish girls
Since girls in the U.S. began having the public ceremony 100 years ago, more and more women have taken on a larger role in Jewish life, including becoming rabbis.
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Ukrainian American parishioners in Montco rally against Russian invasion
Hundreds of parishioners in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania gathered at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian American Catholic Church for a rally in solidarity with Ukraine on Sunday.
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At least 45 people are killed in bombing of Shiite mosque in Pakistan
Peshawar Police Chief Muhammed Ejaz Khan said the violence started when two armed attackers opened fire on police outside the mosque in Peshawar’s old city.
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Ash Wednesday brings Catholics back to church in Philadelphia
Attendance at Ash Wednesday services in Philadelphia doubled compared to last year, a sign that the faithful might be feeling better about in-person worship.
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A free tutoring service in Pennridge raises parental concerns because of its use of a 'biblical worldview' approach to teaching biology.
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Delaware’s Bryan Stevenson calls for racial justice at National Prayer Breakfast
Racial justice took center stage at this year’s National Prayer Breakfast, led by keynote speaker Bryan Stevenson, who leads the Equal Justice Initiative in Alabama.
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Book about Holocaust banned in Tennessee school district
A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to “inappropriate language" and an illustration of a nude woman.
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E.U. leaders worried by rise in antisemitism, Holocaust denial
European Council President Charles Michel said the lessons of the Holocaust are now “more relevant than ever.”
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