RNS Morning Report: Reform movement leader speaks out about the crisis in Israel

Top Stories Reform movement leader on Israel: ‘It’s time to lean in; not walk away.’ (RNS) — Like all US Jewish denominations, the Reform movement has given wholehearted support to Israel. In an interview with RNS, Rabbi Rick Jacobs reiterated that support, even as he allowed for some criticism.   Frank Griswold, who led Episcopal Church through tumultuous times, dies at 85 (RNS) — Griswold led the mainline denomination through the ordination of its first openly gay bishop.   Mark Rivera, a former Anglican lay pastor, sentenced to 15 years in prison (RNS) — 'She continues to be impacted every single day by this man’s abuse,' said the mother of the child abuse survivor who first reported Rivera.   Baptist Joint Committee gains faith and justice center, grows religious liberty work (RNS) — ‘One of the things that we prioritized in our work was really reimagining religious freedom through the experiences of marginalized communities,’ said Sabrina E. Dent, the center’s president. RNS Opinion The legacy of a decade of Pope Francis (RNS) — Francis has opened windows that are difficult to close.   Queen Vashti is not the feminist symbol many want her to be (RNS) — It’s sad to see a carefully preserved Jewish historical tradition sacrificed on the altar of a contemporary ism.   Cormac McCarthy’s surprising turn to spirituality (RNS) — Two unexpected McCarthy novels prove to be his most religious yet. ICYMI Thousands attend funeral Mass for beloved Los Angeles Bishop David O’Connell LOS ANGELES (RNS) — 'He was friends up and down the social scale, at ease in the corridors of power and with the powerless,' said Monsignor Jarlath Cunnane during his homily.   ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’: Ted Neeley on playing Jesus for 50 years (RNS) — Fifty years after being cast in 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' his name is nearly synonymous with Jesus of Nazareth for fans of the 1973 film. In Other News Supreme Court declines to hear Florida prayer vigil dispute Catholic leaders turn to YouTube and podcasts to reach new followers. Will it work? 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 at religionnews.com/donate. If you prefer to mail a donation, please address to: Religion News Foundation, PO Box 1808, Columbia, MO 65205. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend