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Ultra-Orthodox leaders dial up Western Wall rhetoric

In the weeks since Israel’s government agreed to create a new, egalitarian prayer space at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, ultra-Orthodox leaders and media have dialed up their opposition, threatening to derail what initially seemed a done deal.

Israel moves to outlaw use of Nazi symbols

Israel\’s parliament gave initial approval on Wednesday to laws to curb public use of Nazi symbols after ultra-Orthodox protesters caused outrage by calling police Nazis and wearing concentration camp garb.

Israel’s religion minister fears Jewish divides

Israeli society could be torn apart if disputes between ultra-Orthodox and less observant Jews continue to heat up, Israel\’s religious affairs minister said on Wednesday.

Madoff’s Redemption

It\’s like a quadruple shot of cheap vodka that you drink quickly on an empty stomach. You feel disgusted and drunk at the same time.

Jewish Agency wants changes in Israel conversion policy

It calls on the government to establish Jewish religious courts that \”will base themselves on appropriate moderate and tolerant prior halachic decisions to allow the conversion process to move forward.

L.A.’s Jewish high schools are all over the map

In the early 1980s, when Dina and her husband Michael were applying to Los Angeles Jewish high schools, there was only one choice — YULA (then known as Yeshiva University of Los Angeles). The Los Angeles Jewish community has expanded and matured since then, and its high school scene now offers nuanced choices with differences in overall philosophy, academic approach, religious level and social atmosphere.Because of that range, a steadily growing number of families with teens are opting for Jewish immersion.

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