3+ hour, 53+ min ago  (190+ words) Christians will observe Ash Wednesday Wednesday, ushering in the 40-day season of Lent, when the faithful prepare for Easter by doing penance for sins and seeking spiritual renewal through prayer, discipline and good works. Ash Wednesday gets its name from…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (248+ words) Four Southern California Jewish organizations announced Wednesday they are banding together to expand a Community Security Initiative to better protect Jewish facilities across the region. The Jewish Federations of Los Angeles, Greater Santa Barbara, Ventura County and the Greater San…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (676+ words) Dozens of rabbis and cantors prayed, sang and blew rams" horns outside the Israeli Consulate General in Brentwood Monday, calling for immediate food aid to Gazans, an end to the war in Gaza and the safe return home for hostages…...