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Divorcing the Rabbinate from Marriage

Israel's "state-backed Orthodox rabbinic court monopoly must be disbanded and replaced by a rich and vibrant mosaic of voluntary rabbinic courts," argues a new book.Second Temple Torah

"Fostering the conception that rationales can be offered for almost all the commandments is a product of Hellenistic Judaism in the Second Temple period." Israel’s New Rules

For 20 years, Israel has avoided attacking Hizballah's Syrian supply line for fear of retaliation from Damascus.  Last weekend's strikes show that the rules of the game have changed.Hungary’s New Nazism

Instead of convening in Jerusalem, the World Jewish Congress takes place this week in Budapest to highlight mounting anti-Semitism in Hungary—which is steadily becoming institutionalized.Herzl’s New Judaism

"Zionism is our return to Judaism," wrote Theodor Herzl, "which must occur before we can return to the Land of the Jews."UNESCO’s New Plan

Is a new role for UNESCO in Jerusalem's Old City a ploy to win back American funding—and has the White House been involved from the start?Scotland’s New Gospel

"If God makes a promise to Jews, it's a metaphor.  If He makes a promise to Christians, it's literal except where it refers to the Jews and Israel."