SUMMARY: Rabbi Steven Silberman of Congregation Ahavas Chesed discussed challenges to faith on Faith Time, emphasizing how global instability prompts deep spiritual questioning, such as “Where is God?” He highlighted the importance of community in Judaism, tracing its roots from Abraham to modern Jewish identity as an extended family. In today’s mobile society, he stressed the need for individuals to find belonging in local Jewish communities. Healthy questioning includes seeking purpose, understanding suffering, and connecting with God. Silberman encouraged engagement through prayer, charitable acts, activism, study, Hebrew language, and ties to Israel as essential ways to navigate and strengthen faith.

We talk about facing challenges to fundamental beliefs.

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SUMMARY: Alabama will experience scattered heavy storms on Father’s Day afternoon, following a cloudy and foggy morning with improving visibility. There’s no severe weather threat, but storms may bring frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and localized flooding, especially in areas like Walker and Winston counties affected by previous heavy rain. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s with hot, steamy conditions. Storm coverage is expected to be more widely scattered than yesterday, but outdoor plans should account for possible rain. Summer storms will continue throughout the week, with decreasing storm activity later, leading to higher heat indices and approaching triple-digit feels-like temperatures by week’s end.

Scattered summer storms in Alabama for Father’s Day.

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SUMMARY: Over a dozen dead pelicans were found scattered across yards and streets along West Stuart Drive in Mobile’s Navco community, alarming residents early Saturday morning. Witnesses reported hearing loud booms and thuds around 10:30 a.m., coinciding with a pop-up thunderstorm. One resident discovered 16 birds in her yard alone, while others reported birds on rooftops and vehicles. Mobile Police, citing animal control, said a lightning strike likely caused the birds to fall from trees. The unusual and disturbing sight shocked locals, prompting a city response. Officials plan to remove the pelican remains by Monday.

Mobile police have responded to reports of more than a dozen pelican corpses found by residents in one Mobile neighborhood.

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