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High Court grills state, Jerusalem over years-long holdup at egalitarian Western Wall Plaza
The “Kotel Agreement,” a compromise approved by the government in January 2016, has been systematically pushed and held up by the government and the Jerusalem municipality.
From pop stars to tefillin pop-ups, Oct. 7 changed how some Israelis practice Judaism
Diaspora Ministry pairs with US liberal synagogue rabbinical fellowship to strengthen Israel ties
'Outraged and baffled': Jewish groups condemn Coast Guard for secret swastika policy change
Prominent Reform rabbi denounces progressive groups for siding with Hamas
Hirsch warned of a "deteriorating commitment to liberal values on the Left," which was camouflaged behind ideological rhetoric about anti-racism, anti-colonialism, human rights, and progress.
Growing number of Jews using NY’s first Reform chevra kadisha burial society
In the Jewish vernacular, caring for the dead is called chesed shel emet (“true kindness”) because bestowing honor upon the dead is a favor that cannot be returned by the beneficiary.
No ifs, ands, or buts in Jewish unity
We can either all unite around a shared narrative and ethos, despite our differences, or find ourselves pulled back into the internal wars in a sad and predictable process.
He moved to Israel to make the world better - and he's still idealistic
As Benjy celebrates 40 years since his aliyah, he remains positive yet realistic.
This moment is showing the vitality and strength of the Jewish people's diversity - opinion
Our history is a poignant testament to the power of solidarity; it is the fortress that has protected our values, culture, and very existence throughout millennia of challenges.
American Reform Jews' support for Israel drops amid Gaza war
From solidarity to uncertainty: American Reform Jews and the Israel disconnect
Hebrew Union College to end 4 graduate programs, including 2 in Cincinnati
Rehfeld cited “financial constraints” and enrollment among the reasons for discontinuing the programs.
Israel must commit to funding all forms of Judaism - editorial
What kind of message is conveyed when the Reform and Conservative movements are treated as less legitimate than Orthodoxy?
The religious-secular divide: How to calm the water, and how to stir them up - analysis
Whether this is a full-fledged "religious war" or just the most recent permutation of religious-secular battles that have continued unabated since the state's founding is a matter for debate.
Gov't allocates NIS 2 million to back non-Orthodox faith groups
These funds will be administered by the Social Equality Ministry, which is headed by Amichai Chikli.
