Reform leader urges followers to adopt Jewish dietary practice Rabbi Eric Yoffie, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, called on Reform Jews to develop consciously Jewish and ethical food policies for themselves and their congregations, stopping short of embracing kashrut.
Peres visiting Brazil, Argentina Israeli President Shimon Peres has left on a state visit of Brazil and Argentina.
Jerusalemites arrested for organ trafficking Two Jerusalem residents, one a former Hadassah hospital employee, were arrested for allegedly facilitating organ donation deals.