Deena Prichep
Stories
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For some secular Jews, their pandemic hobby has been learning Yiddish
During the pandemic, some secular Jews have taken up learning Yiddish to reconnect to their heritage.
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National
Pastors are scrambling to decide whether to hold Christmas Eve services
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.
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Hanukkah's story of resilience provides comfort in uncertain times
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.
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A Dangerous Heat Wave Grips The Pacific Northwest
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.
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Families And Friends Mourn Loss Of Thanksgiving Traditions, Seek New Ones
Thanksgiving usually means gatherings and celebrating abundance. As the pandemic rules out crowded tables, Americans mourn missed traditions and build new ones.
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Churches Open To Provide Space For Kids To Attend Remote Classes
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.
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Food
Meals On Wheels Serves Up Breakfast, Lunch And Community At Local Diner
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.
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Arts & Life
Academics Gather To Study Phish, Man
A first-ever academic conference on the meaning and impact of the jam band Phish is happening this weekend in Oregon.
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National
Ash Wednesday Brings A 'Welcome Honesty' To Discussions About Mortality
Today is Ash Wednesday, 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.