Israel

Head of Israeli Reform movement, haredi minister clash

The head of the Reform movement in Israel was ejected from a Knesset discussion on state funding for non-Orthodox rabbis.

Photo of gay soldiers on IDF Facebook page causes stir

A photo posted on the Israel Defense Forces website in honor of Pride Month, showing two male soldiers in uniform holding hands, has caused a stir.

Israeli Chief Rabbinical Council OKs eulogies by women

Israel’s Chief Rabbinical Council ruled that woman can deliver eulogies at funerals, but that it is up to the community rabbi to decide on a case-by-case basis.

Shimon Peres has journeyed from ‘loser’ to Israel’s most popular public figure

Jordan: Reports of attack on Jews in Al Karak are false

David Arquette has bar mitzvah at Western Wall

Jerusalem ulpan creating bonds between Jews and Muslims

Netanyahu injures leg playing soccer with Jewish, Arab youth

Iran accuses IAEA of demanding Parchin visit to spy

Palestinian cars vandalized in price tag attack

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