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NEWS STORY
RNS-Yiscah-Smith: Rejected as an Orthodox man, Yiscah Smith reclaims Judaism as a woman
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — Yiscah Smith, a trailblazing Jewish teacher of mostly Hasidic mystical teachings is having a moment. A documentary about her transition, “I Was Not Born a Mistake,” premiered at the Haifa Film Festival last month. She recently started a podcast, “Authentic Jewish Living,” and she has a growing cadre of young students learning from her how to find the God dwelling within. By Yonat Shimron. 1100 words. (category: a)
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RNS-Crist-Netflix: John Crist’s Netflix special, book on hold amid sexual harassment allegations
(RNS) — John Crist’s upcoming Netflix holiday special and book are on hold after allegations first reported in Charisma that the popular comedian has used his celebrity status and Christian reputation to sexually harass women. By Emily McFarlan Miller. 500 words. (category: a)
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RNS-Pope-Climate: Pope Francis reflects on 35 years of international cooperation to combat climate change
VATICAN CITY (RNS) – Only a few days after the United States officialized its intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, Pope Francis praised 35 years of international cooperation to combat climate change and reinforced the Vatican state’s commitment to safeguarding the environment. By Claire Giangravè. 804 words. (category: i)
NEWS BRIEF
RNS-Pentateuch-Museum: Museum of the Bible displays medieval Hebrew Pentateuch
(RNS) — A rare medieval Pentatuech that had been in private collections for years will go on display Friday (Nov. 9) at the Museum of the Bible. The volume, which dates to around the year 1,000, was acquired two years ago by the Green Collection, headed by billionaire Steve Green of the Hobby Lobby arts and crafts chain. By Yonat Shimron. 400 words. (category: a)
NEWS STORY
RNS-Taleef-Misconduct: Ta’leef Collective cuts ties with founder over alleged misconduct
(RNS) — The Muslim non-profit Ta’leef Collective, which has campuses in California and Chicago, says it has cut ties with founding director Usama Canon over multiple accusations of “professional misconduct,” included verbal abuse, abuse of authority, as well as “allegations of a more serious nature.” By Aysha Khan. 981 words. (category: a)
COMMENTARY
RNS-Park-Oped: No, the Mormon polygamists in Mexico are not part of Ervil LeBaron’s church
(RNS) — The families who were victimized in Monday’s shooting were not involved in Ervil LeBaron’s violent cult. In fact, they have been Ervil’s targets in the past. By Lindsay Hansen Park. 770 words. (category: k)
COMMENTARY
RNS-Ali-Oped: Larycia Hawkins documentary shows the cost of embodied solidarity
(RNS) — The story of a tenured Wheaton College professor’s dismissal for wearing the hijab in solidarity with Muslim women points to evangelical Christians’ difficulties with Islam, but it also raises questions about what it means to be an ally and what exactly embodied solidarity means. By Dilshad Ali. 1,300 words. (category: k)