by Bob Evans, Fox13 SALT LAKE CITY — Members of Utah’s Jewish community have been celebrating the return of Israeli hostages by Hamas. In a statement, the United Jewish Federation of Utah called it a “long awaited moment of relief and unity.” Spokesperson Ron Zamir said the return of the hostages comes after a long Continue Reading »
by Julia Sandor, FOX13 SALT LAKE CITY — Many people in Utah are joining with those across the world, eager to hear the next steps after Israel and Hamas signed the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal. It’s been a long and devastating two years since the war in Gaza began. The new deal Continue Reading »
by Erin Cox and Andrew Adams, KSL TV SALT LAKE CITY — Church members and other mourners remembered the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson on Sunday as a visionary who was also a kind and loving leader. President Nelson passed away late Saturday after over seven and Continue Reading »
by Tamarra Kemsley, Salt Lake Tribune “I was disappointed with President Trump’s rhetoric. Kirk’s tragic murder should give us pause as a country and be a wake-up call to use less divisive language and to, as Kirk did, encourage respectful dialogue. President Trump’s speech did not reflect those values. And in what has become expected Continue Reading »
by Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on the campus of Utah Valley University. The shooting occurred during a public event, while Kirk was responding to questions from the public. The tragedy hit “very close to home” for his congregants, said Rabbi Sam Continue Reading »
by Mythili Gubbi, Fox13 MILLCREEK, Utah — As Utahns are dealing with growing food insecurity, one community garden in Millcreek is trying to be part of the solution. Esther’s Garden, next to Congregation Kol Ami, started as a teenager’s service project. Setareh Khadjenoury did it in 2013 during her Bat Mitzvah. It’s a way to Continue Reading »
by Tad Walch, Deseret News The Jewish rabbi of the House of Prayer for All Peoples doesn’t want anyone to miss the special feeling he said will exist Sunday night during the free “Sacred Music Evening” at the Salt Lake Tabernacle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “The tabernacle here in Salt Continue Reading »
by Sydney Jezik, Deseret News Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt struck a troubling contrast in his recent State of Hate address, that he titled, “Never is Now.” While Greenblatt thanked God for a possible end to the Israel-Hamas war, he also highlighted the deep, growing sense of fear experienced by American Jews. “The ground beneath Continue Reading »
by Peri Kinder, The City Journals For the second year, the Interfaith Harmony Concert in Millcreek celebrated the variety of religions and faiths within the city. Held in the Public Market at Millcreek Common (1354 E. Chambers Ave.) the event was intended to promote unity, understanding and connection through the language of music. Millcreek City Continue Reading »
by Tamarra Kemsley, Salt Lake Tribune In the wake of sometimes-boisterous protests near churches and synagogues, the Utah House has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would make it easier for law enforcement to intervene on behalf of faith groups. Introduced by Rep. Matt MacPherson, R-West Valley City, HB271 would update existing Utah law to disallow Continue Reading »
