The Women of the Wall group will be marking its 30th anniversary when it convenes its monthly  prayer service at the Western Wall in Jerusalem this coming Friday morning. The Jewish feminist group, which for three decades has advocated for equal rights in women's public prayer, says that the convergence of the Rosh Hodesh Adar II prayer service with the organization's anniversary, as well as International Women's Day on March 8th, is a perfect articulation of the group's resilience and activism. KAN's Naomi Segal asked Women of the Wall chairperson Anat Hoffman what she sees as the group's significant achievements and challenges.

(Photo: Women of the Wall service, 2017. Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)

The Women of the Wall group will be marking its 30th anniversary when it convenes its monthly&nbsp; prayer service at the Western Wall in Jerusalem this coming Friday morning. The Jewish feminist group, which for three decades has advocated for equal rights in women's public prayer, says that the convergence of the Rosh Hodesh Adar II prayer service with the organization's anniversary, as well as International Women's Day on March 8th, is a perfect articulation of the group's resilience and activism. KAN's Naomi Segal asked Women of the Wall chairperson Anat Hoffman what she sees as the group's significant achievements and challenges.
(Photo: Women of the Wall service, 2017. Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)

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Women of the Wall marks 30th anniversary

This special broadcast highlights 90 years of public broadcasting in Israel. Joining host Arieh O'Sullivan are former anchors Steve Linde and Linda Epstein. Together with clips and excerpts from historic broadcasts, they take a look at the the impact of English radio over the past 90 years. (photo: Steve Linde) 

This special broadcast highlights 90 years of public broadcasting in Israel. Joining host Arieh O'Sullivan are former anchors Steve Linde and Linda Epstein. Together with clips and excerpts from historic broadcasts, they take a look at the the impact of English radio over the past 90 years. (photo: Steve Linde)&nbsp;

Special program marking 90 years of public broadcasting in Israel 

The European Broadcasting Union will vote in November on whether Israel can compete in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. If more than 50% of members vote to exclude Israel, next year's contest will take place without Israel.

KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Alon Amir, an expert and lecturer on the Eurovision and politics and a former spokesperson for Israel's Eurovision delegation.

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The European Broadcasting Union will vote in November on whether Israel can compete in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. If more than 50% of members vote to exclude Israel, next year's contest will take place without Israel.
KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Alon Amir, an expert and lecturer on the Eurovision and politics and a former spokesperson for Israel's Eurovision delegation.
(Photo:Kan)

Will Israel be kicked out of the Eurovision song contest? 

Sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran - 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear program.

The new measures took effect as the three European partners to the deal - the UK, France and Germany - activated the so-called "snapback" mechanism, accusing Iran of "continued nuclear escalation" and lack of co-operation.

Iran suspended inspections of its nuclear facilities - a legal obligation under the terms of the 2015 deal - after Israel and the US bombed several of its nuclear sites and military bases in June.

KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Avi Davidi, a senior Iran expert at the JISS, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security.

(Photo: AP)

Sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran - 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear program.
The new measures took effect as the three European partners to the deal - the UK, France and Germany - activated the so-called "snapback" mechanism, accusing Iran of "continued nuclear escalation" and lack of co-operation.
Iran suspended inspections of its nuclear facilities - a legal obligation under the terms of the 2015 deal - after Israel and the US&nbsp;bombed several of its nuclear sites and military bases in June.
KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Avi Davidi, a senior Iran expert at the JISS, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security.
(Photo: AP)

Women of the Wall marks 30th anniversary

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