Assimilation in Israel:
Between Judaism and Islam: The saga of Noy Sheetrit
24-year-old Jewish woman's conversion to Islam on the Temple Mount - then return to Judaism - raises questions of assimilation in Israel.
David Rosenberg
News writer. Immigrated from Oakland, California in 2003
News by David Rosenberg
Israeli woman missing in Kyrgyzstan
22-year-old Israeli tourist goes missing in central Asian republic. Search and rescue teams dispatched in effort to locate her.
Report: Arabs posing as doctors hired at Jerusalem clinics
Investigative report claims that Arabs using fictitious medical licenses find employment at state-funded Jerusalem clinics.
Angela Merkel wins fourth term as far-right AfD surges
Germany shifts to the right as AfD, FDP see major gains, left-wing parties slip.
'Israel must recognize Reform Movement's rights at Western Wall'
President of Union for Reform Judaism blasts Netanyahu, calls for Supreme Court to 'ensure' Reform rights.
Rabbi Lau consoles Chief Rabbi of Mexico over son-in-law's death
Israeli Chief Rabbi offers his condolences after son-in-law of Mexico's Chief Rabbi pulled from rubble following earthquake.
Watch: Unmanned aircraft shot down over northern Israel
IDF destroys drone aircraft which penetrated Israeli airspace over Golan Heights.
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'Haredi - Jewish Home alliance a great boon for the settlements'
Health minister lauds work between haredi factions and Jewish Home party, says both sides benefit from cooperation.
Toddler rescued after nearly drowning dies
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Retail giant Toys 'R' Us files for bankruptcy
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Egyptian president meets Netanyahu for first ever public talks
President Al-Sisi offers help in rebooting negotiations with PA, stabilizing Gaza during first official meeting with PM Netanyahu.
Israel's Jewish population tops 6.5 million
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'Don't ever compare settlements to terror - terrorism is murder'
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Rabbi Berland permitted to visit Uman - for a price
Breslov rabbi serving sentence for sexual assault permitted to fly to Uman for Rosh Hashanah - after putting up $210,000 bond.
Minister: Police are going to have to explain their behavior
Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan promises investigation into claims of police brutality at haredi anti-draft rally in Jerusalem.
Trump, Netanyahu to meet ahead of Iran deal certification
Netanyahu expected to lobby Trump to drop out of Iranian nuclear deal, discuss president's plans to reboot peace talks with PA.
Are there more neo-Nazis in America than Jews?
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'Excessive, needless, life-threatening violence'
Police department to examine charges officers used excessive force to break up haredi anti-draft protest in Jerusalem.
'Supreme Court has overstepped its authority - this must stop'
Education Minister lays out plan to curtain judicial activism by Supreme Court, restore balance to Israel.
Israel: McMaster never defended Hezbollah
US, Israel repudiate claims Trump's National Security Advisor yelled at Israeli officials, argued Hezbollah is not a terror group.
Shas MK resigns from Knesset following gay wedding controversy
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TERROR IN LONDON:
22 injured in London train bombing
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Ivanka: I'm part of 'team Trump' - even when I disagree with him
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Tragedy at Israeli music festival
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Shas rabbinic council members back MK in gay wedding fiasco
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Terror attack thwarted in Jerusalem
Security forces nab wanted terrorist suspected of plotting terror attack Thursday.
Constitutional Revolution:
Bennett, Shaked take on Supreme Court
Jewish Home ministers plan constitutional reforms to end Supreme Court activism and judicial supremacy, restore Knesset authority.
2-year-old girl fighting for her life after near-drowning
Girl in critical condition after nearly drowning in private swimming pool in northern Israel.
UK couple who whipped, cursed Jews get off with just a fine
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Is Trump changing his tune on illegal immigrant Dreamers?
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Jerusalem Arab arrested for raping American tourist
American woman in her 20s volunteering in Bethlehem says suspect violently raped her.
Lod mayor apologizes for asking mosque not to use loudspeakers
Lod mayor who was assaulted while asking recalcitrant imam to observe noise laws in the middle of the night, apologizes for 'hurt feelings'.
Report: Meretz party considering breakup
Far-left party weighing possible dissolution of joint list, separation into two separate left-wing factions.
Arab arrested with knife at entrance to Tomb of Patriarchs
Border Police arrest Arab teen attempting to enter Hevron holy site with concealed knife.
Israel takes on Amnesty International
Law targeting BDS advocates to be used for first time, going after one of the world's largest NGOs, Amnesty International.
Anti-Semitic vandals target family of NY assistant AG
'Jew' spray-painted on front door of New York State Assistant AG's parent's home in the Bronx. 'Who would do such a thing?'
Ted Cruz, Hotovely team up to take on UN agency
Texas Senator, Israeli Dep. Foreign Minister look to end perpetual refugee status of Palestinian Arabs.
New evidence Saudi government helped plan 9/11 attacks
Evidence submitted to court suggesting Saudi government aided preparations for 9/11 terror attacks.
