Friday, March 14, 2025

RNS Morning Report - Jewish protesters occupy Trump Tower over arrest of Palestinian activist

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Jewish protesters occupy Trump Tower over arrest of Palestinian activist

NEW YORK (RNS) — The sit-in was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, an anti-Zionist Jewish organization, and took place under the golden escalator where Donald Trump launched his first presidential campaign in 2015.
 

Adding local color, American Hindus fashion Holi into a festival of belonging

(RNS) — Thursday (March 13) marks the start of Holi, the colorful festival welcoming in springtime. But it’s not just for Hindus anymore.
 

On Purim in wartime, Jews wrestle with a biblical story of retribution

(RNS) — The festival of fun and frivolity has been harder for some Jews to celebrate in the wake of the destruction of Gaza.
 

Rupnik’s case casts light on the sexual abuse of nuns

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Claims against the famous artist have brought attention to the widespread sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse of religious sisters.

 

RNS Opinion

‘Are you a Zionist?’

(RNS) — Please do not curate our Jewish identity for us.
 

Standing up to Jewish hate means standing up to all hate

(RNS) — Instead of pulling federal funding from universities, why not pour federal aid into remedies, like promoting dialogue between groups?

 

ICYMI

Southern Baptist lawyers say the DOJ investigation is over

(RNS)— The investigation cost the SBC's Executive Committee $2 million in legal fees and led to one former Southern Baptist seminary leader pleading guilty to lying to the FBI.
 

Faith-based refugee resettlement groups concerned about Trump administration’s new plans

(RNS) — In a status report sought by a federal judge, the Trump administration’s lawyers argued the State Department is not required by law to provide reception and placement benefits to refugees when they arrive in the U.S. 

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