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In Boston, US Jews envision a Judaism beyond Zionism

In Boston, US Jews envision a Judaism beyond Zionism

BOSTON (RNS) — At a ‘Jewish Left’ conference, attendees set out to build new institutions that they consider more ethically grounded in Judaism post-Oct. 7, 2023.
In Boston, US Jews envision a Judaism beyond Zionism

Ash Wednesday protests and Masses make solidarity with immigrants a Lenten theme

(RNS) — Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich told immigrants that Trump administration deportation efforts had acquainted them with Ash Wednesday’s Scripture passage about practicing faith in secret.
In Boston, US Jews envision a Judaism beyond Zionism

Bay Area pastor, shot with a pepper round, files $5M claim against federal government

(RNS) — Bautista is seeking $5 million in damages from the federal government and plans to sue the unnnamed agent individually.
In Boston, US Jews envision a Judaism beyond Zionism

How faith networks are building a safety net for immigrants released from detention

LOS ANGELES (RNS) — With fewer asylum-seekers arriving in U.S. cities, faith-based support networks are caring for immigrants after they’re released from stints in detention centers — a time when many lose housing and jobs.

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In Boston, US Jews envision a Judaism beyond Zionism

An Ash Wednesday ‘mobilization’ showed us a way out of our country’s mess

(RNS) — Led by Cardinal Blase Cupich, the crowd prayed and marched with love and without chaos.
In Boston, US Jews envision a Judaism beyond Zionism

How should Muslims talk to their youth about the risks of activism?

(RNS) — In households where religious practice is linked with standing against injustice, how do parents guide children engaged in various forms of activism?

ICYMI

In Boston, US Jews envision a Judaism beyond Zionism

400 Christian leaders urge resistance to Trump administration on Ash Wednesday

WASHINGTON (RNS) — The statement’s signers include a mix of denominational leaders, seminary presidents, scholars and leaders of prominent congregations.
In Boston, US Jews envision a Judaism beyond Zionism

Cardinal Tobin leads Ash Wednesday Masses inside New Jersey ICE facility

NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) — The Newark bishops are the only confirmed U.S. bishops who plan to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass in an ICE detention facility.

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