Jewish Telegraphic Agency

A small but growing number of Orthodox rabbis are officiating same-sex weddings

(JTA) — As a teen, Nadiv Schorer felt a deep sense of grief when attending his older siblings’ weddings. After he realized he was attracted to men, he thought there was no way for him to build a life ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

Greek Orthodox Church moves into new home in Sandy

Sandy • A garden-nursery-turned-wedding-venue has bloomed a third time — into a Greek Orthodox Church. The St. Anna Parish recently bought the former Western Garden and Atrium at 9201 S. 1300 East in ...
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After attending the same church in DC, this St. Louis couple invited their former priest to travel here and officiate the wedding

A walk to remember: After grad school, Karen moved to D.C. and attended the same church as Fady, though the two didn’t meet until a mutual friend’s birthday party, where they exchanged numbers. Then, ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Large weddings blamed as Covid spikes in Orthodox neighborhoods

(JTA) – Predictions about a second wave of coronavirus cases in New York City’s Orthodox communities appear to be coming to pass. The proportion of tests turning up cases of the disease is more than ...
The New York Times

St. Nicholas (the Church) Has Come to Town

The Greek Orthodox house of worship was destroyed on Sept. 11. After 21 years and $85 million, its glowing new home has opened. By Jane Margolies Olga Pavlakos grew up going to St. Nicholas Greek ...