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A Jerusalem Rabbi Will Ordain Gay Rabbinical Student Denied By YCT

JERUSALEM (JTA) — A gay rabbinical student denied ordination by a liberal Orthodox seminary in New York will become a rabbi under the auspices of an Orthodox rabbi here on Sunday, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency has learned. Daniel Atwood, 27, was informed earlier this year that he would not be ordained after completing his studies at […]

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Ohio Jews Cautioned To Keep Away From KKK Rally

JTA – The director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Dayton called on the Jewish public to avoid a KKK rally set for Saturday in the Ohio city. Rabbi Ari Ballaban said in a statement issued earlier this week that a counter rally scheduled to take place right next to the Honorable Sacred Knights, an […]

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