Orthodox leaders say conversions must be finalized in Israel, while non-Orthodox rabbis call the move outdated and unfair.
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“You don't have to be Jewish to feel this in your chest," said Jewish parliamentarian Mark Dreyfus.
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Plus, the mayor said he is assessing a proposal for buffer zones around houses of worship.
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The nightclub, Vendome, has apologized for the incident.
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The questions channeled "classic antisemitism," the Biden administration's antisemitism envoy said.
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British and Israeli Jewish officials responded dismissively to Robert Garson's disclosure.
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