RNS Morning Report: In Chicago, one congregation finds fealty to Israel intolerable

Top Stories In Chicago, one congregation finds fealty to Israel intolerable (RNS) — At no time in the past 50 years has the rejection of Zionism received as much of a hearing among American Jews as this past year. Tzedek Chicago has led the way.   Synod on Synodality begins, with controversial matters and cooperation ‘intertwined’ RNS — A Vatican summit on how to build a more welcoming and listening church.   In North Carolina, sound of chainsaws brings hope as faith-based workers clear roads (RNS) — While emergency officials continue to search for victims of Hurricane Helene, faith-based groups start the long, slow cleanup efforts.   In a new film, 12 pastors take a leap of faith — hoping friendship can overcome their divides (RNS) — A new documentary, directed by Nicholas Ma, looks at whether friendship and faith can overcome polarization in the age of Donald Trump. Ma's father, the famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, has been helping promote the film. RNS Opinion Addicted to death: America’s 2024 killing spree  (RNS) — Five executions in one week.   Why the charming ‘hot’ rabbi in ‘Nobody Wants This’ is bad for clergy and congregants everywhere (RNS) — Sexualizing the figure of a rabbi exacerbates the dangerous power dynamics of our everyday relationships.   ICYMI Cecelia Williams Bryant, AME Church minister and mentor to clergy, dies at 77 (RNS) — ‘I am not the person I am today without her prayers and love, which have been my north star throughout my life,’ said the Rev. Jamal Bryant of his mother.   In Israel, a tense Rosh Hashana with empty chairs at the holiday table JERUSALEM (RNS) — Iran’s massive missile attack Tuesday on Israel put a further damper on the holiday. Home Front Command’s decision to limit the number of people who can congregate could make it difficult for many Israelis to attend synagogue services. In Other News October 7th anniversary weighs heavy as Jews enter the High Holy Days At Synod on Synodality, pope says Church needs new ways for bishops to be ‘synodal’   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. RNS 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