What’s More Frightening Than Snakes on a Plane?
For these “religious freedom” advocates, it’s women.
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As Gaza Burns, Jews Disagree, Protest & Pray
Human rights groups methodically tally each man, woman and child killed in Gaza (797 as…
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The Hypocrisy in Protests against Ultra-Orthodox in Israel
In light of recent events in the small Israeli town of Beit Shemesh, many in the modern Jewish world have argued the haredim (ultra-Orthodox) have crossed a line.
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A roundup of the latest from the world of religion.
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Are They Jewish Bones? Battle for Separation of Synagogue & State in Israel
An ancient burial site was unearthed while building a badly needed emergency room. Contradicting the opinion of scientists, a group of Ultra-Orthodox Rabbis declared the bones Jewish, setting off a battle that has reached the highest seat of power and caused observers to question the role of religion in government decisions.
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Holy Spit: Why Do Ultra-Orthodox Jews Spit at Christians?
A bold new forum was recently organized to confront a persistent problem in Jewish-Christian relations in Jerusalem. But why are Ultra-Orthodox Jewish teens spitting on Christians in the first place?
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Of Zionism and Anti-Zionism: The Ultra Orthodox and the Settler Movement in Israel
Israel’s Ultra Orthodox, or Haredim, do not share the theological assumptions of the settlers—but in recent years a purely pragmatic alliance has formed. What does this mean for Israel as a society?
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