Israel's latest battle pits ultra-Orthodox Jews against most other Israelis - Globe and Mail

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Israel's latest battle pits ultra-Orthodox Jews against most other Israelis Globe and Mail At the beginning of the Israeli state, in 1948, there was concern that Orthodox communities might set up their yeshivot (religious schools) in North America and Europe rather than in Israel. So a deal was worked out whereby the Haredim could defer ... The Fight Over Who Fights in IsraelNew York Times all 10 news articles »

Religion Is a Potent Force for Ingroup Cooperation and Intergroup Conflict ... - Huffington Post

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Religion Is a Potent Force for Ingroup Cooperation and Intergroup Conflict ... Huffington Post Sacred values sustain intractable conflicts like those between the Israelis and the Palestinians that defy rational, business-like negotiation. But they also provide surprising opportunities for resolution. As evidence for our claim that religion ... 1948, the Nakbah: The Palestinian perspectiveTwin Cities Planet (blog) Statistics: 64% of Jerusalem's Population is JewishArutz Sheva all 285 news articles »

Kicking the can down the road - Washington Post (blog)

Kicking the can down the road Washington Post (blog) Catholic leaders in the United States often attempt to defer the painful but necessary action of closing underutilized parishes and parochial schools. Kicking the can down the road allows the financially bleak status quo to continue, and enables church ...

Jerusalem's State Schools Make Come Back - Arutz Sheva

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Jerusalem's State Schools Make Come Back Arutz Sheva State-run religious schools (mamlakhti dati) also saw an increase in enrollment, with 11003 students in 2012, compared to 10872 students in 2011. After years in which matriculation in state-run secular schools saw a 12% decline in Israel's capital, ... and more »

Catholic Church v. Georgetown - CNN (blog)

Catholic Church v. Georgetown CNN (blog) Uhhh, last time I checked my western history course it was religion that pushed education. Hmmm....how many of the colleges in this country commenced as religious schools. Your opiniojn may not be founded on fact but I repect it as your opinion. and more »