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As Part Of Her Fight Against Anti-Semitism, One Woman Is Inviting Non-Jews To Seder

5:53pm April 19, 2019

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Marnie Fienberg, who created "2 for Seder" in honor of her mother-in-law, a victim of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting. The program invites two non-Jewish guests to each meal.

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Brigham Young University alumna Sidney Draughon (center) flew in from New York to join a protest against the Honor Code Office.

A Rare Sight At Brigham Young University As Students Protest The Honor Code Office

1:44pm April 17, 2019

by Daysha Eaton

Students allege that the university is mistreating victims of sexual assault and harassment, especially women and LGBTQ students.

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Karen Baynes-Dunning is the interim director of the Southern Poverty Law Center.

After Allegations Of Toxic Culture, Southern Poverty Law Center Tries To Move Forward

9:22am April 17, 2019

by Debbie Elliott

"I'm acknowledging the fact that we didn't pay attention to the internal culture," says interim President Karen Baynes-Dunning.

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Fire-Ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral Stirs Emotions Worldwide

7:55am April 17, 2019

Steve Inskeep talks to Father Jim Martin, an American Jesuit priest who is editor-at-large of America magazine, about Notre Dame Cathedral's relevance to Catholics worldwide.

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A view of Paris through a detail in the stonework of Notre Dame.

Images: Notre Dame Cathedral

8:55pm April 15, 2019

Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris burned on Monday. Its spire fell. But the French Gothic structure was not fully lost, especially in memories of beloved national symbol.

Challah, borscht and a bialy are among the items listed in The 100 Most Jewish Foods.

'Debatable' List Of '100 Most Jewish' Foods Leaves Plenty Of Room For Kibbitzing

8:52pm April 14, 2019

by Deena Prichep

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?

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What Pope Benedict's Letter On The Sex Abuse Scandal Means For Catholics

5:45pm April 12, 2019

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Natalia Imperatori-Lee, associate professor of religious studies at Manhattan College, about Pope Benedict's letter about sexual abuse within the Catholic Church.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) attends a Youth Climate Strike on March 15 in Washington. On Thursday, the New York Post incited criticism by featuring a partial quote by Omar with an image of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack.

'New York Post' Denounced For Publishing Sept. 11 Photo With Rep. Ilhan Omar Words

2:36pm April 12, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

The newspaper's cover featured an image of the 2001 terrorist attack and a partial quote by Omar about the incident. Fellow lawmakers and activists expressed outrage at the paper's editorial decision.

Suspect Arrested In Louisiana Black Church Arson Cases

6:13am April 12, 2019

A suspect has been arrested after fires destroyed three historically black churches over 10 days in St. Landry Parish. Rachel Martin talks to Katie Gagliano, a reporter for The Acadiana Advocate.

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI arrives at St Peter's basilica in 2015. Benedict has stayed largely silent on the church's sex abuse scandal for the past six years.

Pope Benedict Breaks 6-Year Silence To Comment On Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal

5:12pm April 11, 2019

by Tom Gjelten

Two popes speaking simultaneously on the most divisive issue facing the church is remarkable. Benedict's letter may well raise concerns that the Vatican can no longer speak with a single voice.