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Persian Jews break with tradition to break through in Hollywood

Karmel Melamed February 22, 2007

Whether it\’s producing Oscar-winning films, appearing on prime-time network television series or performing stand-up comedy, young Jews of Iranian heritage have been breaking with their community\’s traditional norms and leaving their imprint on Hollywood.

High Court Recognizes ‘Leaping Converts’

Dan Baron April 7, 2005

After 22 years of living as an Israeli, Justina Hilaria Chipana can finally consider herself a full-fledged member of the Jewish state.

The 50-year-old native of Peru was one of 17 petitioners who won High Court of Justice recognition of their non-Orthodox conversions to Judaism on Thursday, in what the Conservative and Reform movements hailed as a breakthrough for efforts to introduce more religious pluralism to Israel.

Entering the New World

Marlene Adler Marks November 29, 2001

Brave New World, here we come.

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