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Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gülen has died in Pennsylvania

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Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gülen has died in Pennsylvania

Mike Rubinkam | Associated Press Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. — Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement amid accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup attempt in his native Turkey, has died. Abdullah Bozkurt, the former editor of the Gülen-linked newspaper Today's Zaman who is now in exile in Sweden, said […]

Oklahoma parents and teachers are suing to stop a top education official's instructional Bible mandate

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Oklahoma parents and teachers are suing to stop a top education official's instructional Bible mandate

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A group of parents of Oklahoma public school students, teachers and clergy filed a lawsuit Thursday to stop the state's top education official from forcing schools to do so include the Bible integrated into lesson plans for students in grades 5 to 12. The lawsuit, filed in the Oklahoma Supreme Court, […]

The self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gülen has died in the USA

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The self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gülen has died in the USA

SAYLORSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing allegations he initiated failed coup in 2016 died in his homeland Türkiye. Abdullah Bozkurt, the former editor of the Gülen-linked newspaper Today's Zaman who is now in exile in Sweden, said on Monday he had spoken […]

Members of the Kennedy family gather for Ethel Kennedy's funeral

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Members of the Kennedy family gather for Ethel Kennedy's funeral

CENTERVILLE, Mass. (AP) – Members of the Kennedy family gathered Monday for the funeral of Ethel Kennedy, wife of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. Ethel Kennedy, who raised her eleven children after her husband's assassination and continued to support social causes and the family's legacy, died on Thursday at the age of 96. Monday's […]

We non-Jews should follow the Yom Kippur tradition and ask for forgiveness

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We non-Jews should follow the Yom Kippur tradition and ask for forgiveness

On Friday evening, our Jewish neighbors begin their high holiday, Yom Kippur. My rabbi friends tell me it is the Day of Atonement, a chance to acknowledge their sins and ask for grace through prayer, fasting and renewal. What a good example they set for us! May I suggest that not only our Jewish neighbors […]

How is Yom Kippur celebrated? A Beginner's Guide to Atonement

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How is Yom Kippur celebrated? A Beginner's Guide to Atonement

Growing up, I had a sort of grudging appreciation for Yom Kippur. The services were long and the fasting uncomfortable, but I appreciated the way it required silence. Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah Discover the meaning and traditions of four major Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah. Rosh […]

As Yom Kippur begins, Jews will fast and seek forgiveness at services across Southern California – Daily News

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As Yom Kippur begins, Jews will fast and seek forgiveness at services across Southern California – Daily News

By STEVEN HERBERT Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Friday as observant Jews fast and seek forgiveness for their sins, with free services being held in Hollywood and Beverly Hills. According to Jewish tradition, Yom Kippur is the day on which Moses descended from Mount Sinai with the second commandment tablet – he had broken […]

When, why Jewish people fast and proper greetings

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When, why Jewish people fast and proper greetings

Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah Discover the meaning and traditions of four major Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah. Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement and a holy day in the Jewish calendar, begins on Friday. According to the American Jewish Committee, the holy day will cause […]

When is the Jewish Day of Atonement and what should you know?

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When is the Jewish Day of Atonement and what should you know?

The Story of Yom Kippur, Explained A brief explanation of the history of the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. Buzz60 Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The name of the holiday can be translated from Hebrew into English as Day of Atonement. Jewish […]

“Nobody Wants This” creator Erin Foster addresses show criticism

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“Nobody Wants This” creator Erin Foster addresses show criticism

David Foster Teases New Netflix Documentary 'Off the Record' Grammy-winning composer and producer David Foster lifts the curtain on his life in the new Netflix documentary Off the Record. USA TODAY Erin Foster addresses critics of her new Netflix show Nobody Wants This. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Foster, who created the […]