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Israel allows women to take rabbinic test for 1st time, but not become Orthodox rabbis

After years of court battles, Israel will allow women to take the exams men take to become rabbis. It is a step toward expanding women's leadership roles in Orthodox Judaism.

Israel Air Force introduces all-women Arad special commando unit

The “Arad” unit is the air force’s new intervention force, created due to lessons learned from the October 7 massacre and ...
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Women aren’t equal citizens in Israel. But this week brought us closer than ever

On Monday, three women sat for an exam — and changed the course of Israeli history. Never before have women been permitted to take the rabbinical exams issued by Israel’s Chief Rabbinate. But thanks ...
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Despite obstructions, Israeli women sit for rabbinate exams in a historic first

(RNS) — In a historic breakthrough, three women were allowed to sit for the Israeli rabbinate’s competency exams earlier this week. The tests, which drill on a variety of topics in Halacha — ...

Israel To Sue NYT Over Story On ****** Violence Against Detained Palestinians

Journalist Nicholas Kristof was accused of "blood libel" over his investigation into Israel's alleged systematic rape and ...
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Tucker Carlson to Israeli channel: Netanyahu leading Israel toward destruction

In an interview with Israel’s Channel 13 News, Tucker Carlson slams Netanyahu, calls for an end to US aid, and denies Israel ...