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Local group stresses benefits of meditation, prayer on health

The Southern Nevada Institute for Spirituality in Healthcare believes a contemplative practice of meditation or prayer brings the mind, body and spirit together, resulting in better health care outcomes.

Spiritual retreat helps women bond, connect with community

Three Square was the perfect setting for the Jewish Community Center’s retreat, titled Seek, Nourish, Ignite, and gave participants the opportunity to do some volunteer work while they were there. Women also could choose from 21 sessions that included cooking, dancing, crafts and other educational offerings.

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Unitarian Universalists respect multiple points of view

While the religion does not follow religious creeds or dogma, it is based on seven guiding principles. Among them are: a belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every person, a free and responsible search for truth and meaning, and acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth.

Church Preparedness Fair in Las Vegas offers tips to be ready for emergencies

More than 300 people passed through the fair gathering information that was available at exhibits and workshops, all facilitated by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints members who already have their own survival gear, food and water storage and in some cases emergency shelters.

Yiddish festival shows influence of language in Jewish culture

More than 150 people participated in the three-day intergenerational cultural celebration recently at Temple Sinai. Participants were exposed to the Eastern European Jewish culture’s language, vibrant music, artistic expressions and food.

Bernie Sanders says he met with Pope Francis

Sanders said the meeting took place Saturday morning before the pope left for his one-day visit to Greece.

Jewish families preparing homes for Passover

The eight-day celebration’s highlight is the symbolic Seder dinner, but preparations begin days or weeks before with a bout of intense spring cleaning.

Powerful play brings familiar face to Las Vegas

Stephen Macht, also a Jewish chaplain, plays multiple roles in “My Name Is Asher Lev,” which Jewish Repertory Theatre of Nevada presents in a fully staged reading this weekend at Temple Sinai.

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