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Israeli Conversion Bill

In Reversal, Chief Rabbinate Of Israel To Accept All Domestic Orthodox Conversions

Posted 07.05.2011 | Religion
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In an apparent reversal of past policies, the Chief Rabbinate of Israel plans to recognize all Orthodox Jewish conversions performed in the country, t...

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Rabbi Chaim Amsellem: Charedi Rebel

David Suissa | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
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David Suissa

What if you're a Charedi scholar who is highly respected in the Charedi world? Can you also be outraged by the Rotem bill? Yes, if your name is Rabbi Chaim Amsellem.

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American Jews, You Are Next

Avraham Burg | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
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Avraham Burg

The question, my beloved American Jewish friends, is what you do in front of the very realistic possibility that Israel is no longer "the only democracy in the Middle East," because Israel is not a real democracy anymore.

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