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Orthodox Jewish women are increasingly joining a custom called Daf Yomi, Hebrew for "daily page," which involves reading a page a day of the Talmud, a centuries-old, multivolume collection of rabbinic teachings, debates and interpretations of Judaism. Here women read the last pages of the cycle at their first women's mass Talmud celebration in Jerusalem in January.

Orthodox Jewish Women Take A New Lead In Talmud Study In Israel

"I never thought I would live to see this day," said one of the women participating in a recent celebration in Jerusalem.

Supporters Of March 1st Plastic Bag Ban Want More Publicity

“We’re going to probably get some negative feedback those first few weeks as we try to transition.”

Anthony Brindisi holds slim lead over Claudia Tenney in NY-22

Brindisi Outshines NY-22 Field In Finances, Tenney Leads GOP Challengers

The numbers come as the race enters the 2020 election year.

Pianist Peter Serkin, in concert with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2012.

Remembering Peter Serkin, The Searching Pianist

A thoughtful musician from a distinguished family, Serkin interpreted the classics and expanded the repertoire by commissioning new works.

Facebook acknowledges some people have used the site in unexpected, possibly damaging ways.

Facebook Says Social Media Can Be Negative For Democracy

"As unprecedented numbers of people channel their political energy through this medium, it's being used in unforeseen ways with social repercussions that were never anticipated," says Facebook.

More than 17,000 people have been diagnosed with a new coronavirus since it was identified in December. Here, volunteers in protective suits deliver daily supplies to people who are under self-quarantine at a village in Shandong province, China.

Coronavirus Cases Have More Than Tripled In Past Week; 17,000 Sickened In China

Last week, China had 4,400 cases of the Wuhan coronavirus. On Monday alone, Chinese health officials reported 2,829 new cases.

A Turkish military convoy passes through the Syrian town of Dana, in Idlib province near the Turkish-Syrian border, on Sunday. It is there, in northwestern Syria, that friction between the country and neighboring Turkey has flared into direct violence.

Turkey, Syria Trade Deadly Strikes As Russia Watches Uneasily

Half a dozen Turkish troops and at least 13 Syrians died Monday in the Syrian border province of Idlib. The spasm of violence between the bitter neighbors also threatens to ensnare Syrian ally Russia.

What if Ken Burns had directed 'Star Wars'?

Have you ever wondered how Ken Burns might have told the story of Star Wars? Well thanks to Alyssa Rosenberg, a writer for The Washington Post, you don't…

Federal court building in Manhattan, where former Cuomo aide Joe Percoco is on trial for corruption RICH MITCHELL / FLICKR

Jurors Chosen In Corruption Trial Of Cuomo's Former Aide

ALBANY (WSKG) - Jurors have been chosen in the public corruption trial of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s former top aide Joe Percoco, with opening statements scheduled to begin Tuesday.

Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris , sponsor of the bill to ban some pet store sales, at news conference with rescue dogs Kerouac and Watson. Photo by Karen DeWitt.

Bill To Ban Some Animal Sales At New York Pet Stores Gains Momentum

“The unsanitary conditions and ways in which these animals are kept is cruel and inhumane."

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