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...
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: Torah portion Pinchas
Rabbi Marc Rubenstein, Special to Valley NewsThe week’s Torah portion opens with God blessing Pinchas and his descendants with a life of peace. Pinchas earned...
Fix the crack in your windshield
When I bought my truck, it had a crack in the windshield. It didn’t bother me too much since it wasn’t affecting my vision...