Israel’s Orthodox Chief Rabbinate postponed until next week a decision on a solution aimed at ending the crisis over conversions performed in the Jewish state. The rabbinate said a written copy of the proposal outlined by the state- appointed Ne’eman Committee did not arrive until after Monday’s meeting of the Chief Rabbinate Council — which was convenient timing, according to some observers, who said the council wanted another week to deliberate.
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