How to make an eternal impact
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsHow to fish, shoot, hunt, set up a tent, drive a tractor, dig a hole, look people in the eye,...
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: Love God, love your neighbor
Rabbi Marc Rubenstein, Special to Valley News This week’s Torah portion, Dvar Torah, talks about serving God in our homes and in our community. What does it...
Black Catholics’ history: Will US Catholic schools teach it?
DAVID CRARY
AP National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The history of Black Catholics in the U.S. is a dramatic mix of struggles and breakthroughs,...
I’ve fallen and no one will help me up
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsBeing the first one off the elevator, my mother-in-law didn’t see the cord from the vacuum stretching across the...
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: Be fearless
Hefsiba “Jen” Cohen, Special to Valley NewsIn this Torah portion, Devarim, Moses is talking to the Israelites and recapping the events that happened since they...
6 things to know about your ears
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsLike many people, I have selective hearing. Especially when it comes to the lyrics of songs. For the most part,...
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: God forgives mistakes, but can we?
In the weekly Jewish Torah portion Masei, Numbers 33:1-36:13 has a discussion that shows God’s benevolence and forgiveness.I have often asked myself if I...
Church singing ban strikes sour note with California pastor
DON THOMPSON
Associated Press
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Crossroads Community Church Senior Pastor Jim Clark wants to keep his 1,500 parishioners safe during the coronavirus pandemic...
AP: Catholic Church lobbied for taxpayer funds, got $1.4B
REESE DUNKLIN and MICHAEL REZENDES
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules...
Be ready for black market barbers and answers
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsConfession. This week I went to a black market barber who was open by appointment only. I know some of...