
Religion
The first female Episcopal priests were ordained in a North Philly church
The 1974 ordination of the “Philadelphia Eleven” defied centuries of tradition and was initially rejected by church officials.
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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said Sunday’s long line outside of Philadelphia’s Congregation Rodeph Shalom was “a testament to the challenge before us.”
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Listen 1:06“At a heartbreaking time for the Jewish people, the lights of the menorah are more important than ever,” Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter said.
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Listen 1:14Penn’s president defends herself amid backlash following congressional testimony about antisemitism
Amid the growing controversy, there are more calls for her to resign or to be fired, and to reevaluate the Ivy League school's policies.
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Penn president defends actions in combatting antisemitism on campus
Liz Magill joined the presidents from Harvard and MIT in testifying before a House committee on Tuesday.
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Group of swing state Muslims vows to ditch Biden in 2024 over his war stance
Some claim that Biden’s unwillingness to call for a ceasefire has damaged his relationship with the American Muslim community beyond repair.
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This year, the nativity scene has turned 800 years old. Glencairn Museum samples their endless variety.
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Listen 2:22Besides serving as a place to gather and celebrate festivals and community events, the center will also be home to the Tibetan Sunday school.
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More than 200 religious leaders from across the Garden State gathered for a meeting on security threats.
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Rutgers alums suspend donations citing antisemitism concerns
Marvin and Eva Schlanger contributed regularly to New Jersey’s flagship university. But concerns about the treatment of an Orthodox Jewish law school student raised concerns.
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Listen 1:09Penn police called FBI to help investigate threatening antisemitic emails
The threats come amid heightened tensions on US college campuses and at Penn, in particular, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
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WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition celebrates the legacy of gospel music in Philadelphia
The grand finale of WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition showcased gospel’s rich history, thriving present, and bright future in Philadelphia.
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Listen 2:04Supernova festival survivor details near-death experience for Philly’s Jewish Priorities Conference
Natalie Sanandaji appeared virtually at the Weitzman National Museum in Philadelphia on Sunday, recounting her close brushes with death.
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Listen 1:14Calvary Baptist has transformed its parking lot to accommodate game-day fundraisers, with volunteers from the congregation staffing the lots and selling spaces for $15.
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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.”
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