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How the Lack of Ultra-Orthodox Representation in Israel’s New Government Is Changing Things in the Jewish State

Posted on June 13, 2013 by TheJewishChannel

New Israeli law gives women a voice in choosing rabbinic court judges; more protest over drafting the ultra-Orthodox into the IDF; a new documentary spotlights the Jews of Nigeria; autistic children get to shine onstage, and more!

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A Legendary Jewish U.S. Senator Dies at 89

Posted on June 7, 2013 by TheJewishChannel
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The Fight Over Drafting the Ultra-Orthodox Into the Israeli Army

Posted on May 31, 2013 by TheJewishChannel

The ultra-Orthodox draft begins in Israel; the Oakland Athletics’ Nate Freiman and others share what it’s like to be a Jewish major leaguer; the Gesher Theater brings “Enemies: A Love Story” to the stage; and more.

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Israel Now in Outright Military Conflict With Syria’s Assad

Posted on May 23, 2013 by TheJewishChannel

Latest developments in the escalating conflict between Israel and Syria; Slate’s “Dear Prudence” columnist, Emily Yoffe, discusses Jewish influences on her approach to giving advice; stars shvitz and plotz their way through the Drama Desk Awards; and late Jewish artist … Continue reading →

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First Legal Women’s Prayer Service at the Western Wall in Decades

Posted on May 17, 2013 by TheJewishChannel

Protest gets violent at Women of the Wall’s first prayer service at the Kotel after landmark court decision; will conflict escalate in the Middle East after Israel’s strike on Syria?; Meredith Ganzman speaks to Jewish celebs at the Drama Desk … Continue reading →

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