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Community
LA fires claimed places of worship, but congregations still are helping others
“A lot of people – their faith is shaken,” she says. “They’re questioning God – ‘Why me?’ – which I completely understand and empathize with. But God is in the people; God is in the angels. God is in the people that are here at this relief center, trying to help families in need.”
By Francine Kiefer, Sophie Hills, Staff writers, January 23, 2025
How the Librarian of the Year is helping his beloved Los Angeles
“What keeps me awake at night is the sheer amount of opportunity that our libraries have to do good in the community,” says Mr. Szabo (pronounced ZAY-bo) in a phone interview. “We’ve lost the building, but not our commitment in providing library services to that community.”
By Troy Aidan Sambajon Staff writer, January 23, 2025
Resilience
War worries heavy? Internet out? In Ukraine, books are the balm.
“Even as the threat of Russia’s war continues to hang over their industry, Ukraine’s publishers say a combination of their resolve to keep operating and a reawakened enthusiasm for books among a range of readers is keeping the presses running.”
By Howard LaFranchi Staff writer, January 23 2025 – Kharkiv, Ukraine
‘Cold is death.’ For Gazans in flimsy tents, a winter of sorrow and loss.
“With the vast majority of Gaza’s 2.3 million people displaced multiple times by 15 months of Hamas’ war with Israel, families have inadequate clothing and illness is spreading. Humanitarian groups warn they are struggling to bring winter clothes and shelters into the Gaza Strip due to Israeli restrictions.”
By Ghada Abdulfattah Contributor, Januar 7, 2025 – Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip
Compassion
A shield for Gaza’s innocent
“Can I see the image of God in one who is not in my image, whose color, culture, and creed are different from mine?” he asked in a 2015 speech. “That is the theological challenge, and it’s there in the Bible.”
By the Monitor’s Editorial Board, November 8, 2024
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