Deena Prichep
Stories
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Purim — a festive Jewish holiday with an ending often ignored
The joyous Jewish holiday celebrates Jews' escape from annihilation as told in the Book of Esther. A lesser-known end to the story takes on new meaning during this time of war in the Middle East.
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Health
In Oregon, some see the benefits of psychedelic treatment for mental health conditions
When Oregon legalized psilocybin, it did so under a bill that specifically cited the drug's efficacy in treating mental health conditions. Centers are now opening their doors across the state.
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Science
As psychedelic-assisted therapy grows, so does interest from a new group: chaplains
Chaplains provide spiritual counsel at some of life's most raw moments. With psychedelic legalization spreading, some chaplains think this role should include facilitating psychedelic trips.
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Famous Chocolate Wafers are no more, but the icebox cake lives on
After one of the main ingredients in a classic version of the icebox cake was discontinued, fans are scrambling to find alternatives for their no-bake summer dessert fix.
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To save Jewish culture, American Jews turned to summer camp
The roots of summer sleep-away camps that revolve around Jewish identity go back to efforts to keep Jewish culture alive after World War II.
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Jewish summer camps are an American tradition rooted in World War II
The history of some summer sleep-away camps, and how it's rooted in American Jewish leaders' efforts to keep Jewish culture alive after World War II.
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National
Many American Jews are conflicted about publicly celebrating Hanukkah amidst growing anti-Semitism
On Hanukkah there's a Talmudic directive to "publicize the miracle" with menorahs in windows but as anti-Semitism grows many American Jews are conflicted about being so public.
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Trans religious leaders say scripture should inspire inclusive congregations
As some evangelicals push to restrict civil rights for trans people, other Christians use similar sacred texts and traditions to build a theology that embraces trans lives as part of God's creation.
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Some Christians are using sacred texts to embrace a broader understanding of gender
As some evangelicals push to restrict civil rights for trans people, other Christians see evidence in the Bible of a tolerance for nontraditional gender identities.
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Arts & Life
Here's why Oregonians are so proud of their blackberries
It's peak blackberry season in Oregon. And residents' fingers are sticky with sweet juice. Even if you don't live there, the blackberries you eat are likely from the state's Willamette Valley.