The WashingtonPost reports on the Pope's involvement on the issue of the shechita ban in Poland.
The World Jewish Congress says the Vatican is getting involved in a divisive issue in Poland over its ban on the religious slaughter of animals, which has incensed Jews.
The group said Monday that Pope Francis instructed the Vatican office in charge of relations with Jews to host a meeting next week to discuss the ban, which Jews consider a violation of their religious freedom.
Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-faith/jewish-group-pope-meets-jews-voices-concern-over-polands-ban-on-religious-animal-slaughter/2013/09/02/c0701792-13f0-11e3-b220-2c950c7f3263_story.html
The New York Times reports on Israel not getting involved in an article titled On Obama’s Plan, a Message Emerges in Israel: Stay Quiet.
“The only thing that is clear is that Israel will take the heat either way,” a senior Israeli government official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of Mr. Netanyahu’s directive. “If we remain on the sidelines, it will be seen as defiant criticism of President Obama. And if we don’t, it will be seen as interference. There is nothing we can do to come out clean.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/02/world/middleeast/obamas-syria-decision-greeted-silently-by-israel.html?_r=0
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