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Religion

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Remembering David Tabb, political science professor who lived in Berkeley for 50 years

by Family of David Tabb March 14, 2023, 6:34 a.m.March 13, 2023

Tabb, 83, was a family man with a gift for forging deep relationships. He taught at San Francisco State and was active in Congregation Beth El.

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Anti-Zionist Jewish activists claim credit for billboard defacement

by Lillian Ilsley-Greene | J. The Jewish News of California Feb. 03, 2023, 10:05 a.m.February 3, 2023

Three billboards in Berkeley and Oakland defining anti-Zionism as antisemitism were defaced by a group of Jewish activists who say Zionism is racist against Palestinians.

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Church uses psychedelics to experience divine presence

by Hanisha Harjani and Sydney Fishman Jan. 02, 2023, 7:27 a.m.January 23, 2023

Sacred Garden Community Church is not alone in using psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelic substances in its religious practice.

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Remembering Dr. Norman K. Gottwald, preeminent scholar of the Old Testament

by Gottwald family Aug. 01, 2022, 6:20 a.m.August 1, 2022

A longtime Berkeley resident, Gottwald was on the faculty of American Baptist Seminary of the West and Graduate Theological Union.

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Remembering Fred Harvey, founder of Camp Elmwood, active in Berkeley’s parks, schools, neighborhoods

by Ruth Harvey Jan. 05, 2022, 6:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

The son of vaudeville actors, Harvey was co-president of the Emerson PTA during integration and helped preserve the Elmwood Theatre.

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Remembering Rev. Elizabeth V. Coleman, pastor at McGee Avenue Baptist Church

by Kelly Coleman-Jack and Carrie Coleman Nov. 26, 2021, 6:26 a.m.August 4, 2022

The Rev. Elizabeth V. Coleman had a passion for serving children and youth and brought restorative justice to the Berkeley Technology Academy.

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Suspected arson at Black church in Berkeley prompts fear and anger

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor July 30, 2020, 2:46 p.m.October 4, 2022

The fire was an act of terror, said Pastor Michael McBride, who leads the 48-year-old Way Christian Church. He questioned the “timid” response to the incident from Berkeley’s leaders.

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Indoor religious services once again prohibited in Berkeley because of rise in COVID-19 cases

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel July 15, 2020, 2:18 p.m.October 4, 2022

New state rules go into effect today prohibiting indoor worship services.

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A virtual palm parade? Passover via Zoom? Religious groups get creative

by Talia Soglin April 10, 2020, 11:45 a.m.August 4, 2022

With Ramadan, Passover and Easter all happening in April, Berkeley religious communities are adapting to spiritual life during a global pandemic.

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This beauty salon is a safe space for the East Bay’s Muslim women

by Veronica Irwin Aug. 27, 2019, 8:28 a.m.August 4, 2022

At Nefertiti Beauty, modest women can access salon hair services and imported clothes and goods all in one, woman-owned, women-only space.

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Oakland Mormon temple to offer rare public viewing after renovation

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso May 07, 2019, 4:50 p.m.October 4, 2022

For the first time in 55 years, the public will have a chance, starting Saturday, to tour the Oakland Mormon temple, which is perched atop an 18-acre complex in the Oakland hills.

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Bahá’ís of Berkeley celebrate Naw Ruz

by Melati Citrawireja April 15, 2019, 12:45 p.m.October 4, 2022

In a North Berkeley home, members of the Bahá’í faith, whose roots are in Iran, gathered on the eve of the spring equinox to break their 19-day fast and usher in a new year.

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