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For some secular Jews, their pandemic hobby has been learning Yiddish
Saturday, December 25, 2021
During the pandemic, some secular Jews have taken up learning Yiddish to reconnect to their heritage.
Pastors are scrambling to decide whether to hold Christmas Eve services
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Hopes of a post-pandemic Christmas are vanishing. The rise of the coronavirus omicron variant has pastors scrambling at the last minute to decide whether to hold Christmas Eve services.
Worshipers found religious homes near and far thanks to virtual services
Saturday, December 04, 2021
During the pandemic, people Zoomed with their houses of worship — and with those across the country. The practice has brought faith from afar and left worshippers to figure out what comes next.
Hanukkah's story of resilience provides comfort in uncertain times
Sunday, November 28, 2021
This past year people have lost so much they once took for granted, whether health or family. Rabbis and others say that Hanukkah, with its story of resilience, can provide some comfort.
Oregon bans homebuyer love letters for potential fair housing law violations
Sunday, October 03, 2021
In overheated real estate markets, personal letters from buyers to sellers can help tip the scales. Now, Oregon is restricting them because they may violate federal fair housing laws.
Churches Are Doing Christmas Over With Holiday Services In July
Monday, July 19, 2021
Many churches spent December under lockdown, canceling traditional holiday services. This summer, some congregations are using loosened restrictions to hold a do-over: Christmas in July.
A Dangerous Heat Wave Grips The Pacific Northwest
Monday, June 28, 2021
The heat wave is breaking temperature records. It is expected to get worse on Monday — in an area where many people don't have air conditioners. Cooling centers have been set up across the state.
Mideast Violence Tests The Relationships That Interfaith Groups Work Hard To Build
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The fighting between Israel and Hamas is straining U.S. interfaith groups, even during the cease-fire. They've lost some members because of the pressure. But others are forging ahead.
During The 2nd Ramadan Of The Pandemic, People Find Ways To Connect From Afar
Monday, May 03, 2021
During the second pandemic Ramadan, Muslims are finding creative ways to connect and reconnect with family and friends. Breaking the fast each evening means coming together virtually again this year.
The Sting That Cuts Through Numbness: Horseradish On Pandemic Passover Tables
Saturday, March 27, 2021
The horseradish on Seder tables may be more poignant on this second pandemic Passover. It symbolizes the bitterness of slavery. Hardships change and so do the rituals that mark them.
Families And Friends Mourn Loss Of Thanksgiving Traditions, Seek New Ones
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Thanksgiving usually means gatherings and celebrating abundance. As the pandemic rules out crowded tables, Americans mourn missed traditions and build new ones.
Churches Open To Provide Space For Kids To Attend Remote Classes
Saturday, September 26, 2020
With many schools closed for in-person class, working parents who can't stay home with their kids are looking for alternatives. Some houses of worship are opening their doors to families in need.
Passover Celebrations Take Shape Differently To Work Around The Coronavirus
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
Social distancing is preventing families from gathering for the traditional Seder, so this year Passover will be different. Many Jews are planning virtual celebrations.
Meals On Wheels Serves Up Breakfast, Lunch And Community At Local Diner
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Meals on Wheels usually means home delivery or lunch at a senior center. But at a new project in Vancouver, Wash., it's a retro-hip neighborhood diner where seniors can get eggs, coffee and community.
'Blue Christmas' Services Offer Refuge From Holiday Cheer
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Loss and pain are especially hard amidst the joy and tinsel of the holidays. A growing number of churches are offering "Blue Christmas" services to hold a space for often unwelcome feelings.
Diagnostic Gaps: Skin Comes In Many Shades And So Do Rashes
Monday, November 04, 2019
Google "rash" online, and you'll mostly turn up photos of inflamed bumps on white skin. That's not so helpful for people of color, says a mom who's pushing for a more realistic diversity of images.
Academics Gather To Study Phish, Man
Sunday, May 19, 2019
A first-ever academic conference on the meaning and impact of the jam band Phish is happening this weekend in Oregon.
'Debatable' List Of '100 Most Jewish' Foods Leaves Plenty Of Room For Kibbitzing
Sunday, April 14, 2019
As families around the country fill their freezers with matzo balls and gefilte fish in preparation for the coming Passover Seder, a new book asks: What does it mean for a food to be Jewish?
Ash Wednesday Brings A 'Welcome Honesty' To Discussions About Mortality
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. It's historically a time of repentance. But more and more, churches are also using it to reflect on mortality itself.
Like Moths To A Flame: Why Modern-Day Guests Always Gather In The Kitchen
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Holiday season is party season. Hosts decorate their homes with trees, flowers and candles in the windows to make them cozy and festive. Yet so many parties end up in the kitchen. Why?