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Gelt are chocolate coins traditionally given out during Hanukkah. NuRoots, the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles' young adult initiative, has baskets of gelt to hand out at its events.

Hanukkah celebrations inspire Jewish joy despite war and increasing antisemitism

5:34am December 08, 2023

by Jason DeRose

The war between Israel and Hamas, as well as a rise in antisemitism, has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're focusing on hope and hospitality in dark times.

More than 20% of those surveyed describe themselves as "spiritual but not religious." The study finds a wide variety of religious experiences and expressions among those who consider themselves "spiritual."

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7 in 10 U.S. adults consider themselves spiritual

6:12pm December 07, 2023

by Jason DeRose

Although Americans have grown less likely to identify with an organized religion in recent decades, Pew Research has found many say they are spiritual in some way.

A makeshift memorial marks the scene of a confrontation on Nov. 5. that led to the death of 69-year-old Pro-Israel demonstrator Paul Kessler.

Suspect arrested in death of Jewish protester in Southern California

3:57pm November 16, 2023

by Jason DeRose

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 50-year-old man on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter.

Earlier this year, the Vatican responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the "Doctrine of Discovery," which has its origins in 15th-century papal bulls, or decrees.

Churches confess and repent for sins against Native and Indigenous people

7:32am October 06, 2023

by Jason DeRose

Many Christian denominations in recent years have repudiated a doctrine that was used to justify the subjugation of Native and Indigenous people. That's now playing out in local congregations.

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The Synod on Synodality gathering at the Vatican could be defining for Pope Francis. Key agenda items include women's role in the church and welcoming divorced Catholics and LGBTQ+ Catholics.

Vatican gathering tackles topics from women in ministry to LGBTQ+ Catholics

5:16am October 04, 2023

by Jason DeRose

Roman Catholic leaders from around the world are gathering at the Vatican for a synod, or meeting, to address issues facing the church, including whether to allow women to become deacons.

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Jia Tolentino talks about God and psychedelics and finding comfort in chaos.

She chased 'ego death' — first in religion, then in parenthood

6:00am September 17, 2023

by Rachel Martin

Jia Tolentino has a nuanced perspective on her religious upbringing and her subsequent rejection of that belief system. And then what it meant to become a parent.

The search for a church that isn't a church

8:59am September 11, 2023

by Rachel Martin

Plenty of Americans consider themselves to be unaffiliated from any religious institution. Yet for some, including Perry Bacon, the pull to a community like a church remains strong.

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