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

By Daniel Estrin

Published December 28, 2025 at 8:08 AM EST

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.

Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.

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