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Dina Kraft

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10/29/2008
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Female Orthodox scholars helping women talk about sex

The emergence of yoatzot halachah -- women scholars serving as authorities in Jewish law -- marks something of a quiet revolution in an Orthodox world dominated by male authorities. It also is enabling women to ask the questions they have about one of the most important areas of Jewish law: sex. Read more »

Is Natan Sharansky Jewish Agency’s last, best hope?

At the Jewish Agency's board meeting, chairman Natan Sharansky outlines a plan to help the agency make up a budget shortfall that has some warning of bankruptcy. The question is, can it work? Read more »

Wikipedia striving for balance on divisive issues

Co-founder Jimmy Wales says the online, ever-evolving encyclopedia, which has drawn criticism for being inaccurate at times and subject to agenda-driven contributors, ultimately is able to forge balanced entries even when it comes to even the most contentious issues. Read more »

‘Lebanon’ latest film to explore Israel’s Vietnam

Three recent Israeli films on the Lebanon War are a reminder that its impact on Israeli society and those who fought in the war are still playing out 25 years later. Read more »

Beating swords into green plowshares in Israel

Israel, which long has been a global leader in military technology, is adapting its technologies to develop green advances. Read more »

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