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The high school program was first aimed at bringing together schools from the secular and religious sectors of Jewish society, but since last year it also brings together Jewish and Arab students.
The much-politicized issue of Jewish conversions has seen Israel’s left and right-wing debate the merits of halachic conversion and what should be considered a legitimate conversion for decades.
The sense of solidarity has strengthened within the Haredi sector – 78%, the religious sector – 84%, former Soviet Union immigrants sector - 75%, and immigrants from other countries - 85%.
Church punishes priest who denounced 12 suspected pedophile colleagues; Ecclesiastic tribunal said priest "could not prove accusations"
As Jews in Israel and around the world read the Book of Ruth during the holiday of Shavuot, it is worth asking how beloved converts truly are today.