Religion
Calvary Baptist has transformed its parking lot to accommodate game-day fundraisers, with volunteers from the congregation staffing the lots and selling spaces for $15.
6 months ago
Thousands ‘March For Israel’ in Philadelphia, vowing the nation will defeat Hamas
As thousands united in supporting the nation, speakers offered prayers for those engaged in combat, taken hostage, and for Israel’s “right to defend itself.”
6 months ago
Far from Israel, Jews grieve and pray for peace in first Shabbat services since Hamas attack
Rabbis led prayers of peace and shared grief with their congregations.
6 months ago
Muslims gather at mosques for first Friday prayers since Israel-Hamas war started
In Muslim communities across the world, worshippers gathered at mosques for their first Friday prayers since Hamas militants attacked Israel, igniting the latest war.
6 months ago
Largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era opens in New Jersey
The Robbinsville temple is one of many built by the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha or BAPS, a worldwide religious and civic organization.
6 months ago
Bishop Beaman is currently serving his church in Africa but said “God would help me to compartmentalize my life” to fulfill his new role in the administration.
6 months ago
For the sake of boredom: Finding comfort in doing less
UPenn religious studies professor Justin McDaniel shares his take on boredom and the insights he learned from his time as a monk.
7 months ago
Listen 7:17Shabbat Recipes with Solomonov & Sussman, Temple University in Turmoil
Adeena Sussman's latest cookbook, Shabbat, is a multicultural treasure trove of recipes for the weekly day of rest. Also, things to do this weekend and trouble at Temple.
Air Date: September 14, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30The Nanu’s brothers already planning expansion — and the region’s first all-halal food hall
From Pakistan to Brooklyn to Northeast Philly, the Rashid family sticks together and tries to give back to their community.
7 months ago
‘Disrespectful:’ Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial vandalized
Officials said they are working to review any possible surveillance video.
8 months ago
New Jersey’s Sikh community want schools to teach kids about Sikhism
A N.J. resident drafted a resolution urging the state to incorporate instruction on Sikhism into grade-school curriculum. Community members say it could help prevent bullying.
8 months ago
White supremacist accused of threatening jury, witnesses in trial of Pittsburgh synagogue gunman
The Justice Department says Hardy Carroll Lloyd of Follansbee, West Virginia, is accused of sending threatening social media posts and emails along with comments on websites.
8 months ago
Ken Jennings Explores the Afterlife, Hittin’ Season for the Phils, Things to Do
Jeopardy! host and former champion Ken Jennings' new book is an offbeat and hilarious guide to the afterlife. He joins us to talk about '100 Places to See After You Die.'
Air Date: August 10, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:45Archdiocese of Philadelphia settles child sex abuse case against a deceased priest for $3.5 million
The lawsuit said the church knew of similar reports about the priest dating back to the 1970s.
8 months ago
Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has been sentenced to die in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack
It was the first federal death sentence imposed during the presidency of Joe Biden, who pledged during his 2020 campaign to end capital punishment.
9 months ago