Religion
Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
Israeli leaders celebrated his killing as a settling of scores, just over a year after Hamas-led militants surged out of Gaza into southern Israel in the Oct. 7 attack.
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“This massacre touched every corner of the Jewish world, shaking our hearts [and] confronting us in every space,” said one speaker.
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Oct. 7 fundraiser supporting IDF and Hillel draws hundreds in Kensington
On the anniversary of Oct. 7, a Philadelphia event focused on raising funds for the Israeli Defense Forces and campus Hillel groups drew 450 guests.
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Although both candidates in Pennsylvania's race for U.S. Senate have reiterated support for Israel, McCormick has attacked Casey and Democrats for "weak" leadership.
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Pennsylvania’s governor reiterated a message of unity at a Weitzman Museum pop-up exhibit, which honors victims of last year’s attack at the Nova music festival in Israel.
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Listen 1:18Dr. Francis Collins on reconciling science and faith
Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the NIH and the Human Genome Project, on finding common ground and the role of science and faith in his life.
Air Date: September 27, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:53Philly’s Weitzman Jewish museum continues its path to the Smithsonian
The museum of American Jewish history in Philadelphia wants to be part of the Smithsonian Institute. It found support in the House.
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Listen 1:16Proceeds from a Garba fundraiser will support the organization’s public, free Diwali celebration at the Pearl S. Buck House on Oct. 27.
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Listen 1:28These evangelicals are voting their values — by backing Kamala Harris
A small and diverse coalition of evangelicals is looking to pull their fellow believers away from Trump's fold.
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A new musical about a Jenkintown Holocaust survivor is premiering at Gratz College in Elkins Park
Ruth Kapp Hartz evaded Nazis as a young Jewish girl in France during WWII. Now, she is watching her story onstage through the musical “Hidden.”
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Where to draw the line between church and state
We’re approaching the 250th anniversary of prayer in Congress, but the national debate over keeping church and state separate rages on. Where do you draw the line?
Air Date: September 4, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:51Shapiro responds to Trump calling him ‘the highly overrated Jewish Governor’ of Pennsylvania
Shapiro said “it’s clear over the last few years, Donald Trump is obsessed with me and obsessed with continuing to spew hate and division in our politics."
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New Jersey man sentenced to 7 years in arson, antisemitic graffiti cases
A New Jersey man has been sentenced to seven years in connection with an arson and antisemitic graffiti last year, authorities said.
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As the announcement for Harris’ running mate nears, potential first Jewish VP Gov. Josh Shapiro is facing criticism over an opinion article he wrote while in college.
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Listen 1:00Bethlehem’s Moravian Church settlement added to list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The 10-acre settlement joins Philadelphia’s Independence Hall and Stewart Township’s Fallingwater on the list.
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