Ramadan last year required putting traditions on hold, so when Muslims begin their observance today, they’re likely to see at least some traditional Ramadan practices return.
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John Przybys is a features writer who covers lifestyle topics, trends, popular culture, health and books. A native of Bedford, Ohio and a graduate of Kent State University, he covered news beats at papers in Ohio for 10 years before moving to Las Vegas to join the Review-Journal features staff.
The Sperling Kronberg Mack Holocaust Resource Center, whose purpose is to prevent anything like the Holocaust from ever happening again, will celebrate its move to a new home on Thursday.
While getting a COVID-19 vaccination has become almost routine over the past several weeks, that wasn’t the case for vaccine clinical trial participants.
Rita Deanin Abbey’s work included several notable public pieces.
Downtown Container Park is offering an Easter Sunday celebration that’s both safely distanced and high-tech.
Last Easter, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of outdoor sunrise services around the valley. Many will return this year.
While Passover routines are inching back to relative normalcy this year with limited-seating live Seders at several area synagogues, virtual Seders remain an option.
Selling the shot: Experts weigh in on convincing reluctant Nevadans to get COVID vaccinations.
Somewhere in Alex Raffi’s life are a wise sea turtle, a female pirate captain, a failed pirate, a tiger, a girl with clockwork wings and a girl wearing a rabbit’s mask who insists that she’s not a rabbit.
The pandemic has prompted a new approach to 12-step meetings.
Donations of pet blankets, dog and cat food, kitty litter, dog beds, toys, treats and similar items are needed.
One of the most festive holidays on the Jewish calendar may be even more welcome than usual this year, especially at Congregation Ner Tamid where the story of Purim is told by some seriously cute canines.
Mob Museum’s March offerings include vintage slots and a two-part presentation on legal gambling in Nevada.
Paul R. Williams may not be a household name, but many of the homes, churches and other buildings he designed stand as testament to his impact in Las Vegas.
Pastor says his church never recovered from COVID-related cancellation of live Easter service.