Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Lifestyle: Israel's Supreme Court orders recognition of same-sex marriages

Steve Weizman, Associated Press Writer reports that Israel's Supreme Court has ordered the government to recognize same-sex marriages performed abroad.

"The lone dissenter on the seven-judge panel was an observant Jew, highlighting the controversy the decision immediately touched off among ultra-Orthodox Jews and other conservative groups in Israel".

Full article: Israel Orders Gay Marriage Recognition (Newsday)