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In Bosnia, gentile musicians work to preserve the country’s Sephardic Jewish tradition

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In Bosnia, gentile musicians work to preserve the country’s Sephardic Jewish tradition SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (RNS) — A cadre of Bosnian musicians have realized that with the death of Ladino music’s most famous singer, an essential part of Bosnian culture was in danger of being lost forever. The post In Bosnia, gentile musicians work to preserve the country’s Sephardic Jewish tradition appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Creating Change Through Film

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Creating Change Through Film Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Not In Our Town filmmakers Patrice O’Neill and Pardeep Kaleka, and with social impact media strategist Mario Cader-Frech The post Creating Change Through Film appeared first on Religion News Service.

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American evangelicals interpret Israel-Hamas War as a prelude to End Times

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American evangelicals interpret Israel-Hamas War as a prelude to End Times (RNS) — Armed conflicts involving Israel are often associated with End Times’ battles by American evangelicals, as many believe the Jewish state will play a role in fulfilling the biblical prophecy.  The post American evangelicals interpret Israel-Hamas War as a prelude to End Times appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Photos of the Week: Diwali; March for Israel

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Photos of the Week: Diwali; March for Israel (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes the Hindu festival of lights, the March for Israel in D.C., and more. The post Photos of the Week: Diwali; March for Israel appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Catholic leaders meet with White House on climate change

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Catholic leaders meet with White House on climate change (RNS) — Bishop Edward Weisenburger of Tucson said he told White House officials that the issue of climate change ‘is a matter of ethics, spirituality and our faith.’ The post Catholic leaders meet with White House on climate change appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Mormonism and the soft prosperity gospel

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Mormonism and the soft prosperity gospel (RNS) — The LDS Church doesn’t teach that God wants you to be rich. But it does promote a ‘Plan of Happiness’ that emphasizes your very own personal flourishing. The post Mormonism and the soft prosperity gospel appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Elie Wiesel-inspired fellowship models peace building amid Israel-Hamas War

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Elie Wiesel-inspired fellowship models peace building amid Israel-Hamas War (RNS) — ‘We are all facing a choice right now, with peers and colleagues and friends: will we lean in or will we lean out?’ Ariel Burger, founder of The Witness Institute, told RNS. The post Elie Wiesel-inspired fellowship models peace building amid Israel-Hamas War appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic cardinal says he dreams of bishops from greater China praying together

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Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic cardinal says he dreams of bishops from greater China praying together HONG KONG (AP) — Joseph Li’s arrival in Hong Kong on Monday at the invitation of cardinal Stephen Chow marked the first-ever official visit by a Beijing bishop to the city. The post Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic cardinal says he dreams of bishops from greater China praying together appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Longtime Israeli policy foes are leading US protests against Israel’s action in Gaza. Who are they?

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Longtime Israeli policy foes are leading US protests against Israel’s action in Gaza. Who are they? Now groups involved in earlier efforts opposing Israeli policies toward the Palestinians are playing a key role protesting the latest fighting, with actions on campuses and beyond. The post Longtime Israeli policy foes are leading US protests against Israel’s action in Gaza. Who are they? appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Judge rules against tribes in fight over Nevada lithium mine they say is near sacred massacre site

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Judge rules against tribes in fight over Nevada lithium mine they say is near sacred massacre site RENO, Nev. (AP) — The judge’s new ruling is the latest in a series that have turned back legal challenges to the mine on a variety of fronts. The post Judge rules against tribes in fight over Nevada lithium mine they say is near sacred massacre site appeared first on Religion News Service.

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California professor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Jewish demonstrator

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California professor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Jewish demonstrator LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ventura County Sheriff Jim Fryhoff said investigators had received conflicting information from witnesses on both sides about what took place. The post California professor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Jewish demonstrator appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Internet, phone networks collapse in Gaza, threatening to worsen humanitarian crisis

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Internet, phone networks collapse in Gaza, threatening to worsen humanitarian crisis KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 11,470 Palestinians have been killed, two-thirds of them women and minors, according to Palestinian health authorities. The post Internet, phone networks collapse in Gaza, threatening to worsen humanitarian crisis appeared first on Religion News Service.

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‘No Small Endeavor’ host Lee Camp searches for the good life on the radio

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‘No Small Endeavor’ host Lee Camp searches for the good life on the radio (RNS) — Once a Nashville-based variety show, the podcast has evolved into a conversation about the meaning of life. The show currently airs on a handful of public radio stations, with aspirations of going national. The post ‘No Small Endeavor’ host Lee Camp searches for the good life on the radio   appeared first on Religion News Service.

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