Yona Metzger

Yona Metzger

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  Orthodox rabbi seeks Israeli religious revolution

  When Rabbi David Stav launched his official campaign last month to wrest control of Israel's top religious institution from its longtime hardline ... 

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  Catholics surprised at pope's decision to retire

  Shock, sadness and declarations of faith met Pope Benedict XVI's announcement Monday that he would retire Feb. 28. It also sparked reflection about ... 

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  Pope Benedict XVI considered a friend in Israel

  When Joseph Ratzinger became pope in 2005, many in Israel wondered whether the German-born Cardinal with the Nazi past would prove a worthy successor ...