Religious Jewish practice adjusts in the wake of the Coronavirus
By Andrew Zucker On March 13, 2020, in an attempt to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), Rabbis from more than 10 synagogues […]
Religion
Setauket congregation of Unitarian Universalists welcomes new members
By Frank Gargano and Pedro Rodrigues The Setauket Unitarian Universalist Fellowship inducted 16 new members in a ceremony on Sunday, April 14. Each person that […]
Motorcyclists journey to Manorville church for annual Blessing of the Bikes on Palm Sunday
By Katherine Hoey and Caitlyn McDuffee The engines of 300 motorcycles revved as they lined up outside Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, a […]
Long Beach holds Shabbat service for Pride Month
By Vivica Michel and Luis Sanchez The LGBT Network is inviting over 100 people to attend a “Pride Shabbat” service on June 21, during Pride […]
LI mourners want more armed security in synagogues and stricter gun laws after Pittsburgh
By Akanksha Kar & Desiree D’lorio At least 11 vigils honored the Tree of Life victims last week in Nassau and Suffolk and two more […]
Few Kosher restaurants remain open during Passover
By Darwin Yanes and Nick Zararis Few Kosher restaurants on Long Island remain open during Passover week and those that do have to spend a […]
Greek Orthodox Christians get ready for Easter
By Jonnathan Pulla and Joshua Blake More than 300 Greek Orthodox Christians gathered at St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church in Blue Point on April 1, […]
Distilled Theology pairs God with beer
By: Chereese Cross and Dyondra Wilson Elbows resting on an oak table, and lips pressed against glass– people gather near a table in the back […]
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Supports Immigrant Community
By Colin Knechtl In the central sanctuary of the church, dimly lit in the hours before the congregation arrives for Sunday’s service, Tom Pelletier and […]
The battle between Falun Gong and the Chinese Anti-cult Alliance spreads in Queens
By Xueying Luo & Rongyi Zhang The beat pounding half a block away caught people’s ears at the Glen Gove St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A splash of 19 […]