November 16, 2012

Life of Pi; Sistine Chapel Anniversary; Jewish Community Food Stamp Challenge

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November 16, 2012 Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Premiered November 16, 2012

November 16, 2012

Director Ang Lee explores the meaning of faith in his new movie "Life of Pi" based on the best-selling novel; Michelangelo's famed Sistine Chapel ceiling paintings turn 500 years old; and a Massachusetts rabbi takes on the Jewish Community Food Stamp Challenge to live on a food stamp budget of just $31.50 a week.

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Could you live on a food budget of just $31.50 a week?

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Jewish Community Food Stamp Challenge

This coming-of-age story is about an Indian boy on a spiritual journey.

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Life of Pi

Watch more of our interview about food insecurity in the United States.

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Rabbi Lenny Gordon Extended Interview

Michelangelo’s masterpiece turns 500 years old.

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Sistine Chapel Anniversary

He talks about interfaith dialogue and the new Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.

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Conversation with Fmr. Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey

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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

This acclaimed one-of-a-kind TV show examines religion's role and the ethical dimensions behind top news headlines. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy.