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Expectant parents die in NY crash; baby survives
NEW YORK (AP) — A young Jewish Orthodox couple en route to a hospital to have their first child were killed in a car crash early Sunday, but their child survived. Nathan and Raizy Glauber, both 21, were using a car service to go to the hospital...Tags: Purim, Religion and Belief, Judaism, Brooklyn (New York City), Israel
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Friendship served at Greek Festival
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterSOUTH BEND -- St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church makes some money each year at the Greek Festival. But Father George Konstantopoulos says that's not the most important thing the church makes. "Before the end of the festive we call everyone our friend," he...Tags: Religion and Belief, Christianity, Arts and Culture, Lee Johnson, Festive Events
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Michiana Egyptians keep eye on revolt
Egyptian natives living in Michiana are closely watching the historic events unfolding in their old country.
Two local residents born in Egypt, both of whom are Christian, don't favor the growing political movement to oust Egyptian President Hosni...Tags: Human Interest, Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, Religious Conflicts, Civil Unrest
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Iconography at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church restored
SOUTH BEND — The Byzantine iconography covering the walls and dome inside Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church is extraordinary.
But the purpose of this sacred art is often misunderstood, according to the Rev. George Konstantopoulos.
He is priest of...Tags: Jerusalem (Israel), Christianity, Greece, Cults and Sects, Tampa
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California custody battle sparks overseas outrage
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When a Serbian man in California gave his work computer to an office technician last July, it prompted a chain of events that have stripped him and his wife of their kids and sparked fury in his home country at the state's child...Tags: Social Issues, California, The Associated Press, Abusive Behavior, Crimes
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Russia moves closer to jail terms for offending religion
Reuters* Bill has passed second reading, nears Putin signing * Rights activist calls it a "repressive law" By Maria Tsvetkova MOSCOW, May 21 (Reuters) - Russian lawmakers on Tuesday took a step toward imposing jail terms for offending religious feelings,...Tags: Religion and Belief, Politics, Russia, Moscow (Russia), Prisons
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Summer play days
One of the joys of the beach is its consistency. The tide rises and falls without fail, the sun casts a glow over the water every morning and every night. But Ocean City, for all its constants, continually delivers fresh adventures. We've put together a...Tags: Judaism, Music, Mako, Labor Day, Ceremonies
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Women of the brawl
Several days ago there was a very tragic scene that unfolded at the Kotel. What the Israeli press described as "a public brawl" took place as members of the ultra-orthodox communities tried to block the service that had been planned by "Women of the Wall....Tags: Judaism, Religion and Belief, Israel, Christianity
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Hundreds attend 4th Annual Celebration of Cultures
Nearly 300 people visited the Bel Air Reckord Armory May 4 to explore the 4th Annual Celebration of Cultures, sponsored by the Harford County Human Relations Commission in partnership with LASOS Inc. (Linking All So Other Succeed), the Town of Bel Air and...Tags: Dance, Religion and Belief, Entertainment, Arts and Culture, Christianity
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Vandals spray-paint slogans against liberal Jewish women's prayer group in Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police say vandals have spray-panted slogans on the home of one of the leaders of a liberal Jewish women's group that has angered ultra-Orthodox communities over its demands for equality of worship. Israeli TV footage...Tags: Religion and Belief, Judaism, Israel, Christianity
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Threats daubed at Israeli woman prayer activist's home
ReutersJERUSALEM, May 20 (Reuters) - Threatening slogans were daubed on Monday outside the doorway of an Israeli activist in a Jewish women's prayer group seeking equal rights of worship for women at Jerusalem's holy Western Wall. "Your time is up," read one of...Tags: Religion and Belief, Judaism, Israel, Rituals, Death and Dying Customs
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Local Voices: Naperville and Plainfield
Letters to the editor from Naperville and Plainfield residents. Adult texters As I drive both in the suburbs and city, I am absolutely stunned at how many people, adults, not kids, are texting while driving. I have a son who is 16 and is out there...
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