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Faith leaders on wrestling with pain, politics and hope in a turbulent year

By Daniel Estrin

Published December 28, 2025 at 7:08 AM CST

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Faith leaders Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, Nihal Khan, and Ari Saks tell us how they've been guiding their congregations this year and what their hopes are for 2026.

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Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.