RNS Morning Report: Wracked by grief, US Jews gather to mourn and raise money for Israel

Top Stories Wracked by grief, US Jews gather to mourn, lament and raise money for Israel (RNS) — Many American Jews are feeling an acute sense of trauma.   Psychedelic ministry sells magic mushrooms from historic Detroit church (RNS) — The church was raided by police in September after reportedly displaying signs saying ‘Shrooms: we deliver.’   As desperation in Gaza grows, Israel says it won’t allow aid to flow until Hamas releases hostages JERUSALEM (AP) — International aid groups warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis after Israel halted deliveries of food, water, fuel and electricity to Gaza.   In new book, James Baldwin emerges as a prophet for our time (RNS) — Greg Garrett, a professor at Baylor University, wants to introduce a new generation of readers to the writer of short stories, novels and plays who believed America can do better. RNS Opinion Did Pope Francis just add to the church’s teaching on animals? (RNS) — The short answer: His 'Laudate Deum' gives us more hope, even if it lacks specifics.   How did this happen? Israel, Hamas, the Bible, trauma and a podcast with Professor Jacob Wright (RNS) — Jews are going through unspeakable trauma. The Bible has something to teach us about that. ICYMI As caste bill meets defeat, Hindu Americans on both sides make their voices heard (RNS) — In the last two decades, Hindu Americans have mobilized through a number of new advocacy organizations to vote and run for office on issues of particular interest to the faith community.   New award honors Tim Keller and Sister Norma Pimentel for civic renewal (RNS) — A new group plans to honor the Rev. Timothy Keller, an evangelical Christian theologian who died earlier this year, and Catholic nun Sister Norma Pimentel, known for her work with migrants. In Other News Columbia closes campus as Israel-Hamas war protests erupt FBI monitoring for threats against religious communities in CT amid Israel-Hamas war, agent says   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