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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.

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.

The Married Charedi and Me

I met Oren after watching \”Kol Nidrei,\” a new play by Israeli playwright Yehoshua Sobol. The play is about Charedi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews who lead double lives — as Bnei Brak yeshiva bochers by day and Tel Aviv bar-hoppers by Friday night.

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