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From the blog of Cookie Schwaeber-Issan at The Times of Israel

From the blog of Yirmiyahu Danzig at The Times of Israel

For years the Chief Rabbinate has had a monopoly on Jewish conversion, barring many Jews in Israel from belonging — new legislation may change that

"Every Jew comes to Israel with a plan: yeshiva, university, opening a business, working in high tech. But basketball? That means you just want to take advantage of Israeli society, they think."

Jared Armstrong launched a campaign, trying to make his point that he should be allowed to become an Israeli citizen.

Rabbi Michael Beals who supervised Armstrong’s conversion called the decision by Israel’s government “racist” as Armstrong is Black.

Vanguard University is getting a makeover designed to enhance campus security, give the perimeter a little more curb appeal.

A 37-year-old Manhattan man has been arrested for allegedly defacing a statue of George Floyd in Union Square Park earlier this month, police said Monday....

The Costa Mesa based organization finds its mission in bringing together many local nonprofits dedicated to child welfare for a monthlong series of events and fundraisers, with proceeds shared and divided among the participants.

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