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American Jews reflect on High Holy Days a year after Oct. 7
S2024 E287 - 3m 49s
Sundown tonight marks the end of Yom Kippur, the solemn day of atonement and reflection for Jews everywhere. On the Jewish calendar, the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as the Ten Days of Repentance. We hear from Jews around the country about how they’re observing these important days, which coincide this year with the anniversary of Oct. 7.
How Latino Americans are trying to close the wealth gap
S2024 E287 - 5m 44s
Total U.S. household wealth has trended upward over the last 15 years or so, but there is still great inequality along racial lines. According to federal data, the typical white family has almost five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family. John Yang speaks with author Giovanna González to learn more about how first- and second-generation Latino Americans are trying to close that gap.
Inside the whimsical world of author Sandra Boynton
S2024 E287 - 6m 7s
If there’s a toddler in your life, chances are you know the name Sandra Boynton. Reading her board books to little ones at bedtime is part of the nightly ritual in homes across America. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John Yang visited Boynton on her farm in Connecticut.
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