California
The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center burned down in the Eaton fire. But on a remaining wall, members discovered a hidden treasure.
World & Nation
Over about the next six weeks, Hindu pilgrims will gather at the confluence of three sacred rivers where they will take part in elaborate rituals.
Lifestyle
After 100 years serving the local Jewish community, the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center was destroyed in the Eaton Fire. The congregation says it will rebuild.
In response to rising antisemitism, an Australian state government has proposed new restrictions on protests, including a ban on demonstrations at places of worship.
Once Syria’s most influential minority, Alawites struggle to move on from their association with a hated dictator.
Letters to the Editor
The Oklahoma schools chief should have required Trump’s actual values to be in classroom Bibles: Belittle the meek, and speak not the truth.
Entertainment & Arts
Presenting never-before-seen ephemera and the works of 19 contemporary Black artists, the Hammer Museum pays homage to the life and impact of musician and spiritual leader Alice Coltrane.
Candy filled Advent calendars are fun, but a traditional Advent practice before and after Christmas can deepen the experience of the holiday season.
Minority Hindus in the Muslim-majority Bangladesh are celebrating their largest religious festival of Durga Puja, but fear grips them following reports of violence.
Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, one of the largest gang intervention programs in L.A. County, has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Biden.