Aafter a millennium and a half as the gatekeepers to being Jewish, the rabbis and their conversion courts are in danger of becoming quaint throwbacks.

'There is a great deal of excitement when you see how much it helps people,' says CEO of Tikun Olam, Israel’s largest grower of prescription cannabis.

Mohammed Allaan, jailed without trial for over nine months, has been on a hunger strike for 60 days.

Police had recommended indicting former army chief of staff over suspicions that he leaked a state secret to journalists, in so-called 'Harpaz Affair.'

Kurdish fighters suffered breathing difficulties after being attacked in northern Iraq on Wednesday, officials say.

Habayit Hayehudi leader tells Haaretz that while he is opposed to establishment of alternative Jewish conversion system in Israel, he welcomes 'awakening' over need to reform Chief Rabbinate.

'Given the outstanding questions and our deep reservations about the agreement, we believe Congress should vote no on the deal,' say Anti-Defamation League national chairman, director.

Semion Simkin from Ma'aleh Adumim beat his only competitor, even though he is legally blind.