The homeowner got out before the explosion but lost all of his belongings in the New Jersey fire. It is not yet known what caused the explosion.
Author: Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com
I can’t stop buying Haggadahs for my Seders. Here’s why I’m obsessed with collecting them
Haggadah, which is Hebrew for “telling,” is a compilation of songs, blessings and the story that has guides Jews through their Seders.
Why are Easter and Passover so late in 2022? Blame the moon and a cacophony of calendars
Ash Wednesday brings a reminder: In a year when supply chain disruptions have delayed everything, even our holidays will keep us waiting this year.
Breaking the stained-glass ceiling: How women are rising to leadership in the Black church
Women have historically comprised the majority of Black church membership. Yet leadership has often seemed unattainable for those same women.
Church in a pub, politics at temple: Religious leaders are trying to win back the ‘Nones’
Religious leaders across the U.S. are using happy hours, barbecues and potlucks to reach the many Americans who left organized religion: the “Nones.”
Holy road trip: US landmarks show the miracles and majesty of Catholicism
A new book, “Monuments, Marvels and Miracles: A Traveler’s Guide to Catholic America,” features intriguing holy sites around the country.
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish marathoner from North Jersey shatters stereotypes on road to Olympics
An Orthodox Jewish marathon runner has her journey to the Olympics documented as she tries to inspire others through her running.
‘Something important has broken’: Jewish-Arab riots dim hopes of coexistence for Israelis
Attacks pitted neighbor against neighbor in areas where Jews and Arabs had previously lived together in relative calm.
Catholic priests accused of sex abuse increasingly use defamation lawsuits to fight allegations
A growing number of priests who say they were falsely accused are pushing back by suing their accusers, investigators and even church officials.