Some 65 Orthodox Jewish leaders meeting in Jerusalem created a committee to present a united Diaspora Orthodox response to the issue of pluralism in Israel. The group, headed by Orthodox Union President Dr. Mandell Ganchrow, agreed to sponsor an Orthodox conference in Jerusalem early next year.
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