
Religion
Ukrainian American parishioners in Montco celebrate Orthodox Easter
Many parishioners remembered family and friends in Ukraine who are caught in the crosshairs of a nearly two-month-long Russian invasion.
3 years ago
College life isn’t always Ramadan-friendly. Some schools want to change that
As Muslim students across the country began fasting for Ramadan, colleges have stepped up efforts to make them feel more included on campus.
3 years ago
‘Important for closure’: Diocese of Camden reaches $87.5 million settlement with sex abuse victims
Though the money is important, an attorney says the settlement means validation for his clients and having "their voice heard."
3 years ago
Holy days converging in April spark interfaith celebrations
Judaism’s Passover, Christianity’s Easter and Islam’s holy month of Ramadan are interlapping in April with holy days for Buddhists, Baha’is, Sikhs, Jains and Hindus.
3 years ago
Pope makes Easter plea for Ukraine peace, cites nuclear risk
Pope Francis has made an Easter plea for peace in Ukraine and in other wars in the world.
3 years ago
Ukrainian Jews displaced by war find Passover especially poignant this year
Across Europe and across the world, Ukrainian refugees will attend Passover Seders starting tonight. And they'll tell the story of wandering while they're refugees themselves.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
Dozens of residents of various religions and congregations rallied to press local government to allocate American Rescue Plan funding toward gun violence solutions.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago