Stories by Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin

International Correspondent, Jerusalem

Orthodox Jewish women in Israel may now take a rabbinic exam, like men
By Daniel Estrin

Orthodox Jewish women in Israel may now take a rabbinic exam, like men

Daniel Estrin | May 28, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC
Until now, only Orthodox Jewish men in Israel have been allowed to take exams to become rabbis. After a long campaign, women can now also take the test - but still can't become rabbis
Ex-spy who sold U.S. secrets to Israel says he's sorry, and will run for parliament
Ex-spy who sold U.S. secrets to Israel says he's sorry, and will run for parliament
Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. intelligence analyst who served 30 years for spying for Israel, says he will run in upcoming Israeli elections.
Daniel Estrin | May 7, 2026, 8:40 AM UTC
A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars
A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars
Israel has agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, part of a complex web of Mideast negotiations, from Iran to Gaza.
Daniel Estrin | Apr 16, 2026, 4:27 PM UTC
Israel and Lebanon agree to start peace negotiations after rare talks in D.C.
Israel and Lebanon agree to start peace negotiations after rare talks in D.C.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the talks were meant to lay out a framework for lasting peace and to bring an end to Hezbollah's influence in the region.
Kat Lonsdorf, Daniel Estrin, Michele Kelemen | Apr 14, 2026, 11:27 AM UTC
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