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Religious soldiers file complaint over treatment In letter to comptroller, association says religious rights have been infringed upon in officers' training course. More Info

10-year sentence is stretched to ‘indefinite’ In groundbreaking ruling, rabbinical courts decides Meir Gorodetzki will not leave prison until he grants wife a ‘get.’ More Info

Former German president to honor anti-Semitic pastor Decision provokes outrage among Israeli and American NGOs; Wiesenthal Center associate dean: ‘Pastor Raheb uses theological garb to demonize the Jewish people.’ More Info

Archbishop of Canterbury meets with chief rabbis Dr. Rowan Williams emphasized “the importance of constructive dialogue and co-existence between all religions,” during visit to Israel. More Info

S. Africa’s last Jewish newspaper makes last stand If new sources of revenue are not found, paper's existence may indeed be in jeopardy. More Info

Dutch rabbi reinstated after homosexuality row Ralbag was suspended for co-signing statement which said homosexuality could be healed. More Info

Livni: Women’s right to eulogize must be enforced New directive from Religious Services Ministry states explicitly that burial societies must allow women to give eulogies. More Info

National-religious community gets new kashrut authority The more discerning members of the crocheted kippa-wearing public will be now able to purchase fresh poultry slaughtered under the auspices of the Badatz Orot Eliyahu authority. More Info

Herzog: Israelis uninformed about Diaspora “Most Israeli politicians are ignorant and don’t care [that] their words affect the Diaspora,” Labor MK says. More Info

UK anti-Semitic incidents fall in 2011 Rate still the fourth-highest annual total since recording began in 1984. More Info

Jewish groups urge White House to act on Sudan Leaders urge action to help thousands facing starvation in Sudan's border regions. More Info

Conservative movement sending 1st rabbi to FSU New leader of Kiev congregation: Anti-Semitism in Ukraine at a low simmer, gays welcome in his synagogue. More Info

Metzger calls for strike over appointments crisis UTJ and Shas veto bill that would reserve spots on rabbinical court appointment committee for women. More Info

A school for all students Ra’anana parents celebrate opening of pluralistic, traditional public school. More Info

Program offers 13 Russian Jews outreach grants Individuals will have the opportunity to work on projects giving back to the community. More Info

UTJ, Shas veto 'women on dayanim panel' bill Legislation sets quota of two seats for women on the committee that appoints rabbinical judges. More Info

SA’s ‘Jewish Report’: Closure rumor is false South Africa’s only Jewish newspaper writes editorial saying it has budget problems but is not closing down. More Info

Yad Vashem to unveil new wing New building will provide a venue for educators from around the world to learn about the Holocaust. More Info

Obama pledges to battle ‘resurgence of anti-Semitism' On Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day, US president vows to remember Holocaust through actions as well as thoughts. More Info

'1938-style Jew hatred still alive in Belgium' Edelstein tells European dignitaries that anti-Semitism rife in Europe. More Info