tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182748999141179188.post5290190744495976796..comments2023-11-05T13:59:28.534+02:00Comments on Journaling in Jerusalem: The value of being Jewish.Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11599244516390650642noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182748999141179188.post-84860483835996120082008-09-10T12:37:00.000+03:002008-09-10T12:37:00.000+03:00Thanks Daniel for sharing your reflections in your...Thanks Daniel for sharing your reflections in your recent post.<BR/><BR/>I wasn't aware of HUC's 'Jewish partner' requirement.<BR/><BR/>Seems like Jessica is getting a 'taste' of the side of Israel most tourists don't see.<BR/><BR/>Officially, there is no need for proof of Jewishness for a student visa - but unofficially...<BR/><BR/>Some say the foundation for this 'non-policy' was formed during the days when Shas controlled the Interior Ministry. (ps - Who just announced his interest in running for Jerusalem Mayor? Aryeh Deri)<BR/><BR/>If the Ministry of Interior is the 'intersection' between the roads of religion and state in Israel -- the Rabbinate is like lying down smack in the middle of the highway!<BR/><BR/>Joel Katz<BR/><BR/>http://religionandstateinisrael.blogspot.com/<BR/> <BR/><A HREF="http://religionandstateinisrael.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Religion and State in Israel</A>Religion and State in Israelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141206067212168431noreply@blogger.com