RNS Morning Report: Votes on war force Washington Democrats to reckon with faith and politics

Top Stories Votes on war force Washington Democrats to reckon with faith, conscience and politics WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Did I want to take that vote? No,’ Rep. Greg Landsman said of his recent vote to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib.   Democrats fracture over antisemitism vote (RNS) — Rep. Jerry Nadler, the most senior Jewish lawmaker in the House, called the bill ‘the latest unserious attempt by Republicans to weaponize Jewish pain.’   ‘The Prince of Egypt’ live-action musical is now streaming (RNS) — RNS spoke to Scott Schwartz, director of the musical adaptation of the widely acclaimed 1998 animated movie, about the West End production.   When is St. Nicholas Day? And how did this Christian saint inspire the Santa Claus legend? NEW YORK (AP) — The legends surrounding jolly old St. Nicholas — celebrated annually on Dec. 6 — go way beyond delivering candy and toys to children. RNS Opinion A new biopic about King’s mentor Bayard Rustin has lessons for today (RNS) — ‘Rustin’ reminds us what makes nonviolent revolutions powerful.   Welcoming my father’s bimah chair, saying goodbye to my childhood synagogue (RNS) — Why had I delayed claiming the symbol of my father’s rabbinate for so long? ICYMI Parties canceled. Celebrations toned down. Hanukkah won’t be the same this year. (RNS) — With the Israeli military in the midst of a destructive showdown in its war with Hamas, many U.S. Jews aren’t in the mood for triumphant Hanukkah cheer.   Vatican to unveil Nativity scene celebrating the 800th anniversary of the crèche (RNS) — The first crèche was created by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223. In Other News EU pledges €30bn to protect mosques and synagogues amid hate crime rise American charged over religious terror attack that left 6 dead in Australia   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