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RNS Opening Budget—Friday, August 20, 2021

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RNS-Orthodox-TV: How Orthodox Jews became a streaming TV hit
(RNS) —  Orthodox Jews are having a moment. A surge in recent TV shows about Haredi Jews, the ones commonly distinguished by their long black suits and hats, twisted locks of hair (for men) and wigs (for women), are for the first time competing with shows like Bridgerton, Ted Lasso and Hacks. By Yonat Shimron. 1,000 words. (category: a)

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RNS-Ethiopia-Churches: Fate of Ethiopia’s rock churches of Lalibela raises concerns among U.S. Ethiopians
(RNS) — (RNS) — The fate of the ancient rock-hewn churches of northern Ethiopia has become a grave concern for Ethiopian Americans, as a civil war between the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Tigray rebels imperil the fate of many religious sites across the country. By Joseph Hammond. 480 words. (category: i)

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