RNS Morning Report: As Jewish movements struggle, independent rabbinical schools gain a toehold

Quote of the Day “It’s our belief that a Jewish community that cherishes diversity is one that can grow and make a difference.” – Rachel Posner, a student at the Academy of Jewish Religion Top Stories As Jewish movements struggle, independent rabbinical schools gain a toehold DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — A growing number of Jews are declaring no particular affiliation to either the Reform or Conservative movements. They prefer independent rabbinical schools.   Muslim chaplains forge a new way of thinking about Islam in secular places (RNS) — A new book, 'Mantle of Mercy: Islamic Chaplaincy in North America,' shows how a field that even many Muslims are unfamiliar with is finding its voice everywhere.   Pope Francis discusses health but again declines to name Putin as Ukraine aggressor (RNS) — The pontiff again declined to name Russian President Vladimir Putin as the aggressor in the Ukraine war on his flight back to Rome.   ‘I have not forgotten you,’ Pope Francis tells migrants in Malta RNS — The pontiff told migrants in Malta that he hopes they will one day become 'witnesses and agents of welcome and fraternity.' RNS Opinion America is exceptional — in its addiction to violence and war (RNS) — It's been 55 years, but Martin Luther King's historic speech, 'Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence,' rings out as true as ever. To our shame.   As spiritual innovators renew religion, will their traditions’ wisdom carry forward? (RNS) — A new report offers insights about the power of beloved rituals and stories to nurture new spiritual movements.   Disinviting Alice Walker is not cancel culture (RNS) — We cannot shrug at antisemitic conspiracy theories — especially coming from a celebrated human rights advocate. ICYMI As Afghan refugees celebrate Islam’s holy month, church gives Ramadan lessons (RNS) — Somewhere between 75 and 100 UCC churches are actively sponsoring Afghan families — about 800 individuals — who have recently arrived in the US.   Activists seek to preserve ‘sacred’ land Japanese immigrants acquired before CA’s anti-immigrant land laws (RNS) — 'When you remove these things from the landscape that tell other views, other chapters of American history, people lose that connection, and they don’t often consider them part of American history.' In Other News From curbing consumerism to caring for others, Ramadan has lessons for us all Ukrainian Americans protest California church talk by Putin defender Tucker Carlson 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