
Religion
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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
‘Disrespectful:’ Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial vandalized
Officials said they are working to review any possible surveillance video.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
The Pittsburgh synagogue gunman will be sentenced to death for the nation’s worst antisemitic attack
A federal jury recommended Wednesday that Robert Bowers be sent to death row. A judge must formally impose the sentence.
2 years ago
The extensive Holocaust memorial hiding in plain sight at the center of Philadelphia
With the recent increase in antisemitism across the country, the Center City installation is more relevant than ever.
2 years ago