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New project matches volunteers to war victim to say Kaddish

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

High Court rules: Women can be on committee to select Chief Rabbi

The impact of the decision is yet to be seen: it does not mandate, but merely permits, the inclusion of women to be considered for the committee that selects Chief Rabbis and Chief Rabbinate Council.

14/01/2024

Far Left Jewish groups protest at UN asking for ceasefire in Gaza

Tuesday's protesters at the United Nations carried banners that read "Biden: the world says ceasefire" and "Biden: Stop vetoing peace."

By REUTERS
09/01/2024

Rabbi sparks outrage after claiming Arab doctors 'want to kill Jews'

The Israel Medical Association called on the War Cabinet to condemn a video accusing Arab medical staff of killing Jews.

Four Jewish books on avoiding hatred, increasing love and positivity

Here are four inspirational classics worth reading for the first time or pulling from the shelf and rereading.

Rabbi draws ire after stating IDF soldiers should be viewed 'like garbage collecters'

In a post made on X, a man can be heard asking Rabbi Bunim Schreiber “What is the right attitude towards soldiers on the battlefield, gratitude and hishtadlut?"

Wartime rabbi: Leading American Jewish clergyman takes on a new role

Park Avenue Synagogue Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove has stepped up since October 7 like few others, raising millions for Israel's war and rebuilding efforts and leading the fight against antisemitism.

By ALLAN RIPP
13/11/2023

‘We were broken to see what we saw’: US rabbis visit Israel during wartime

“We were broken to see what we saw and the difficult but natural response was to say the prayer for the dead.”

By JTA/ELIYAHU FREEDMAN
02/11/2023
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