Religion
Not your grandmother’s bharatanatyam: Indian dance tradition gets modern update in ‘Philadholphia’
Philly based Usiloquy Dance Designs gives centuries old Indian dance tradition a modern update in its latest production “Philadholphia.”
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N.J. man charged in connection with ‘broad’ threat to synagogues
He's scheduled to make his initial court appearance in Newark on Thursday afternoon, where he will be represented by a federal public defender.
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NPR
How antisemitic rhetoric is impacting Jewish communities, and what to do about it
Recent antisemitic incidents have put American Jews on edge. Community leaders hope this moment will finally make clear the importance of education and allyship.
3 years ago
‘This is what it means to be Jewish in America:’ N.J. rabbis respond to synagogue threats
Law enforcement officials say a broad online threat targeting New Jersey synagogues has been mitigated.
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FBI warns of ‘broad’ threat to synagogues in New Jersey
The FBI’s Newark office released a statement urging synagogues to “take all security precautions to protect your community and facility.”
3 years ago
Swarthmore Diwali celebration aims to foster community and celebrate diverse cultures
Indians around the world, including in the Delaware Valley, are celebrating the Festival of Lights.
3 years ago
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Report: Salman Rushdie lives, but loses use of eye and hand
Salman Rushdie's agent says the author has lost sight in one eye and the use of a hand as he recovers from an attack by a man who rushed the stage at an August literary event.
3 years ago
Faith-based groups hitting the road to encourage Pennsylvanians to vote
The three-week effort aims to encourage people to vote throughout Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
Catholic nuns seek damages against pipeline company, citing religious freedom
The Adorers of the Blood of Christ say the Transco Atlantic Sunrise pipeline that runs through their land violates their commitment to care for the Earth.
3 years ago
NPR
Catholic health care’s wide reach can make it hard to get birth control in many places
Religious rules guiding Catholic health care systems often mean their doctors can't prescribe contraceptives or perform tubal ligations — leaving patients with few options.
3 years ago
WESA
The role of Christian nationalism in the race for Pennsylvania governor
GOP candidate Doug Mastriano made headlines for his ties to Gab, a Christian nationalist site. Mastriano deleted his account, but Christian nationalism has become a force.
3 years ago
Demolition of St. Laurentius Church in Fishtown begins after long battle
The church was built in 1882 with the donations of Polish immigrants. The archdiocese of Philadelphia in 2014 announced the church's closure.
3 years ago
Judge denies bail for Rushdie’s attacker, bars interviews
Hadi Matar appeared in a western New York courtroom after a grand jury indicted him on charges that he rushed the stage and stabbed Rushdie at the Chautauqua Institution.
3 years ago
Salman Rushdie ‘on the road to recovery,’ agent says
Salman Rushdie's agent says the author is “on the road to recovery” two days after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.
3 years ago
NPR
Salman Rushdie may lose an eye after being stabbed at a speaking event
A 24-year-old New Jersey man pleaded not guilty after being charged with attempted murder in Friday's attack in Chautauqua, N.Y. The author underwent surgery and was on a vent
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