Orthodox rabbi put down roots in LDS Zion decades ago, and now his branches — and kids — are spread across Utah
As Hanukkah begins, the fruits of Benny Zippel’s trailblazing efforts are evident as he and his children raise Jewish awareness and identity in Utah County, St. George and beyond.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rabbi Benny Zippel lights a 20-foot-tall menorah at the Utah Capitol for the first night of Hanukkah in 2020.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.