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At the advice of gedolei Yisroel, we are continuing to update this site. We plan to post a fuller statement in the future.
UTJ Blocks Disastrous Conversion Law Amendment
United Torah Judaism blocked a first reading in the Knesset this week on a Yisrael Beitenu-sponsored amendment to the Conversion Law that would have granted recognition to Reform and Conservative "conversions."
Pre-Pesach Mehadrin Exports Rise Sharply
According to the Export Institute, in recent years Israel's matzoh exports have been at a level of $9 million per year, while pre-Pesach wine exports have totaled 2.8 million bottles worth $7.75 million per year.
Yad Vashem posthumously honored Michalina Jasko of Krakow as a Righteous Among the Nations early this week. Her granddaughter Elzbieta Jablonska, who came from the United States for the event, received the medal and certificate of honor on her behalf.
Anti-smoking organization Chaviv launched a unique nationwide campaign — a youth non-smoking competition — during Purim.
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