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"If a marriage registrar does not feel beholden to recognize an Orthodox conversion certificate issued by the government of Israel, there is no reason to think they will not scrutinize a conversion performed overseas, even if it has approval from the chief rabbi.” Chief Rabbi Versus Chief Rabbi On Conversions Michele Chabin • NY Jewish Week Israel Correspondent Jerusalem — An apparent power struggle between members of Israel’s centrist Orthodox and ultra-Orthodox establishment has left thousands of Israeli converts in religious limbo. Although the standoff is so far centered on Israel-based conversions, it could ultimately affect overseas conversions as well, according to some observers. The disagreement — which cuts to the very heart of who is a Jew — pits Rabbi Shlomo Amar, the country’s Ashkenazi [sic] chief rabbi and the... [read full story]
Yangon - The United States is ready to improve its relations with Myanmar on the condition that the ruling military junta makes significant moves toward political reconciliation, US Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell...
MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE Gold futures surge to a record on Wednesday, as a weak dollar and India's recent purchase of bullion continued to whet investors' appetite for the precious metal. See full story. Oil gains as dollar...
Kiev - Ukraine's deadly flu outbreak widened on Wednesday, as government officials announced new emergency measures in an attempt to control the spread of the illness. More than 478,000 people were registered with national...
El Niño atmospheric oscillations over the Pacific Ocean wreak havoc on monkey populations, either in the midst of the periodic hot and dry spells or in their chilly aftermath, according to the results of a new study. [More]
