- Conversion ruling ends decades of official shunning of Reform, ConservativeFew converts are likely to be affected by the High Court's decision, but the court itself may face renewed calls on the right to weaken its powers
read more ...2 hours ago - Ministers vote to reopen grades 7-10, continue easing restrictions SundayRestaurants, hotels, event venues to open as planned next week under Health Ministry rules; Ben Gurion Airport reportedly to reopen to Israelis
read more ...3 hours ago - Israel to begin vaccinating recovered COVID patientsHealth Ministry gives HMOs authorization to inoculate anyone who recovered from coronavirus more than 90 days ago
read more ...3 hours ago - Court ruling for non-Orthodox conversions sets up battle at the heart of JudaismWith bombshell decision, justices bring to an end decades of ambivalence regarding the status of non-Orthodox Judaism in Israel. But the final word has not yet been said
read more ...3 hours ago - Government okays NIS 150 million plan to fight crime in Arab communitiesArab lawmakers and civil society organization criticize plan as too little too late, having hoped for billions; 21 Arabs killed in violent circumstances since beginning of 2021
read more ...4 hours ago - Israel’s top court recognizes Reform, Conservative conversionsJudges say converts through non-Orthodox denominations in Israel must be considered Jews for citizenship purposes; right-wing religious lawmakers, chief rabbis fume
read more ...5 hours ago - Ministers approve medal for troops who fought in southern LebanonGovernment also agrees to advance bill to honor South Lebanon Army members who served alongside IDF soldiers during Israel's 18-year occupation of area
read more ...5 hours ago - Top sports court overturns Iranian judo ban issued over refusal to face IsraelisCourt of Arbitration for Sport says Iran 'committed severe violations' of discrimination rules but suspension too harsh; Iranian judo body hails 'great legal and sporting victory'
read more ...5 hours ago - Israel eliminates 12 of 35 vessels suspected in oil spillEnvironment minister says disaster is a case of 'malice' on part of ship owner with 'no compassion,' demands government reconsider plan to increase crude shipments via Israel
read more ...5 hours ago - ‘A shared mission’: Israel officially receives first-ever UAE ambassadorMohammad Mahmoud Al Khajah visits Jerusalem, meets with President Rivlin and FM Ashkenazi; is set to sit down with Netanyahu and scout out site for embassy
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