His bridge-building efforts notably included a book and traveling exhibition of Jewish manuscripts from the Vatican’s archives. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Religion and Belief”
Yeshiva University Halts All Student Clubs to Block L.G.B.T.Q. Group
By Gotham Rex on September 16, 2022
Earlier in the week, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a ruling to stand for now that required the university to recognize the group. Source: New York Times
Supreme Court Says Yeshiva University Must Allow L.G.B.T. Group as Case Proceeds
By Gotham Rex on September 14, 2022
By a 5-to-4 vote, the court refused to block a trial judge’s ruling that required the university to recognize the group under New York City’s anti-discrimination law. Source: New York Times
National Endowment for the Humanities Announces $31.5 Million in Grants
By Gotham Rex on August 16, 2022
The third round of funding for the year will support 226 projects across the country. Source: New York Times
ID Theft, Fraud, Prison: The Wild Life of a Bishop Robbed at the Pulpit
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2022
The police said Bishop Lamor Whitehead was robbed of a fortune in jewelry, the crime caught on camera. But the focus soon turned to him and his past run-ins with the law. Source: New York Times
David Weiss Halivni, Controversial Talmudic Scholar, Dies at 94
By Gotham Rex on July 17, 2022
He was considered too radical by many Orthodox rabbis and too regressive by many Conservative Jewish leaders. But his work was widely praised. Source: New York Times
How Covid Changed the Clergy in New York
By Gotham Rex on April 9, 2022
As the city’s houses of worship begin to hold in-person services again, faith leaders reflect on what the pandemic has taught them. Source: New York Times
Alice von Hildebrand, Conservative Catholic Philosopher, Dies at 98
By Gotham Rex on March 5, 2022
She was critical of abortion rights and gay rights, and called on women to change the world by embracing what she called feminine virtues. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers and the Sacred Spaces in Their Homes
By Gotham Rex on December 29, 2021
Hundreds of thousands of people in the city have set aside a part of their homes to pray, meditate or give thanks for another day. Source: New York Times
Rev. W. Sterling Cary, Pioneering Black Churchman, Dies at 94
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2021
He embraced what became known as Black liberation theology and, in 1972, became the first Black leader of the National Council of Churches. Source: New York Times
Chad Kimball Sues ‘Come From Away’ Over His Termination
By Gotham Rex on October 22, 2021
The actor, who is Christian, said in an interview he was let go because of his religious beliefs. The show’s producers declined to comment. Source: New York Times