RNS Morning Report: An American rabbi went to help Ukrainian refugees. But he hoped to find cousins.

Quote of the Day “I’m prepared to fight for the right to do my job while staying true to my faith with no caveats, asterisks, or discriminatory restrictions.” – Capt. Sukhbir Singh Toor of the U.S. Marine Corps Top Stories An American rabbi went to help Ukrainian refugees. But he hoped to find his cousins. (RNS) — ‘I knew that finding them would be like finding a needle in a haystack,’ said Rabbi David Wilfond.   Sikhs sue US Marine Corps over hair and beard restrictions (RNS) — ‘I’m prepared to fight for the right to do my job while staying true to my faith with no caveats, asterisks, or discriminatory restrictions,’ said Capt. Sukhbir Singh Toor of the U.S. Marine Corps.   Historic Reform seminary in Cincinnati to end rabbinic training program (RNS) — Hebrew Union College’s Ohio campus had seen declining enrollment as students opted for its coastal campuses, in New York and Los Angeles.   Interfaith leaders gather in Ukraine to appeal for peace (RNS) — Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams said faith leaders should name human rights abuses, call for a cease-fire and offer solidarity to those ‘at the receiving end of the violence.’   Leaked Hillsong NYC report says sexual misconduct, abuse went beyond Carl Lentz NEW YORK (RNS) — Details from the leaked report paint a picture of a church leadership rife with abuse, sexual misconduct and secrecy. RNS Opinion An awakening is coming to American religion. You won’t hear about it from the pulpit. (RNS) — The future of American religion resides with innovative lay leaders who focus on empowerment, rather than power.   Holy Thursday is a Christian Passover, when we remember who we are (RNS) — Christians cannot understand the Eucharist unless they understand the Jewish Passover. ICYMI The Passover meal has already made room for vegan entrees. Next up? Cell-based meat (RNS) — In recent years, many Jews have passed over the brisket, chicken, chopped liver and even the gefilte fish. How will they take to cell-cultured meat?   World Council of Churches faces calls to expel Russian Orthodox Church (RNS) — WCC head the Rev. Ioan Sauca has pushed back on the idea, but a growing chorus of Christian leaders is suggesting the group cut ties with the ROC. In Other News Ukrainian nuns open monastery doors to those displaced by war The Supreme Court and the strange politics of the “Sincere believer” Talk to Us We want your feedback on the RNS Morning Report — what you think we're doing right and what we should be doing differently. Send us an email at Comments@ReligionNews.com Subscribe to other RNS Newsletters. Forward this email to a friend. View the archive of past newsletters. Religion News Service is free to read, but it's not free to produce. If you value our reporting, please consider making a donation today. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend