Israel

Israeli Chief Rabbinate issues restrictions on mikvah attendants

Israel’s Chief Rabbinate issued restrictions on the extent to which mikvah attendants may question and interact with women visiting the ritual baths.

Remembering Rabbanit Bracha Kapach, lifeline to Jerusalem’s poor

From her humble beginnings as a 14-year-old mother, Yemenite immigrant and cleaning lady, Jerusalem’s Rabbanit Bracha Kapach — who died Tuesday at 90 — rose to win the Israel Prize.

Second rabbinical court orders mother to circumcise son

The Jerusalem rabbinical court has upheld a ruling requiring an Israeli mother to circumcise her son or pay a fine of $140 a day until he has his brit milah.

Israeli film wins best documentary at International Emmys

Israel awards its top honor to Elie Wiesel

Interim deal on Iran splits Congress on new sanctions

Israel’s Cabinet OKs $124 million plan to deal with illegal migrants

Report: Israel approves 800 West Bank housing units

With Iran deal signed, what’s Netanyahu’s next move?

Israeli medical team leaves Philippines

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