RNS Morning Report: On Oct. 7, Pittsburgh Jews embrace unity in a divided city

Top Stories On Oct. 7, Pittsburgh Jews embrace unity in a divided city PITTSBURGH (RNS) — Roughly 1,000 people from a range of Jewish denominations stood shoulder to shoulder in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood Monday evening to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre in Israel.   Evangelicals for Harris’ anti-Trump Billy Graham ad prompts threat of lawsuit (RNS) — The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, led by the late evangelist’s son the Rev. Franklin Graham, has said it might sue over the ad’s use of clips from a 1988 Graham sermon.   After months of disarray, Israel elects a Sephardic chief rabbi (RNS) — The new Sephardic chief rabbi will be Rabbi David Yosef. The vote for the Ashkenazic chief rabbi ended in a tie.   Jemar Tisby on ‘The Spirit of Justice’ and the Black Christians who pursued it (RNS) — ‘I have a burden to continually remind people that we should be learning from the Black Christian tradition,’ said Tisby. RNS Opinion Want to become an organ donor? Here are five questions to consider. (RNS) — We need more regulation for this great boon for the preservation of human lives.   Pope Francis prepares college of cardinals for next conclave (RNS) — For the first time in history, a majority of the cardinals at the next conclave will be from outside of Europe. ICYMI At events across the US, American Jews mark a grim anniversary NEW YORK (RNS) — Nearly every synagogue, school and Jewish Community Center across the country held memorial and commemoration gatherings.   In Israel, searing grief and a determination to rebuild mark anniversary of Oct. 7 (RNS) — Israelis observe a moment of silence amid the challenges of an ongoing war. In Other News Los Angeles Catholic church repeatedly vandalized in possible ‘hate crime’ Church sues Maryland arguing for right to discriminate in employment based on religion   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