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Shavuot: The Jewish holiday that became all about children
By Laura Yares — May 22, 2023
(The Conversation) — Shavuot, which was originally an ancient pilgrimage festival, has gone through many changes over the years – as has Judaism itself.
Antisemitism monitor lands in Saudi Arabia on first official trip
By Yonat Shimron — June 27, 2022
(RNS) — Deborah Lipstadt said she wanted to raise awareness of antisemitism in the Persian Gulf region, which is predominantly Muslim.
Protesting Methodist LGBTQ policy, confirmation class takes a pass
By Yonat Shimron — April 29, 2019
(RNS) — Eight teenagers who make up this year’s confirmation class stood before the congregation on Confirmation Sunday (April 28) and read a letter saying they do not want to join the church at this time.
Church in Congo suspends sacraments as Ebola spreads
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald — June 5, 2018
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Catholics will not be baptized, confirmed, ordained or anointed until further notice in the country’s northwestern regions hardest hit by the outbreak.
Brownback deserved more Democratic support
By Jacob Lupfer — January 25, 2018
(RNS) — I would not vote for Sam Brownback. I certainly did not vote for the president who nominated him.
But we need to get back to common sense and common decency. Democrats: Sam Brownback is not your enemy.
The Bible in Emojis? Terrific idea, sloppy execution
By Jana Riess — June 1, 2016
(RNS) An Emoji Bible is a great way to reach young adults who might otherwise shy away from the Bible. But this fun new 'translation' of the KJV becomes tedious very quickly.
Loretta Lynch supporters hold ‘pray-in’ on Capitol Hill to urge a vote on her confirmation
By Adelle M. Banks — April 15, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) “We call upon our Creator God today to move the stone named Mitch McConnell that stands between Loretta Lynch and her confirmation,” prayed the Rev. Leah Daughtry, CEO of the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
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