Israel’s never-ending ‘Who Is a Jew?’ saga - opinion

The “Who is a Jew” issue waxes and wanes as a communal priority; at the moment it appears to be waning.

Haredim protest in Jerusalem against the conscription of ultra-Orthodox youth into the army.

Haredim protest in Jerusalem against the conscription of ultra-Orthodox youth into the army.

(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)

ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 04:53

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