Partly because the state schools are horrible, partly because of community cohesion and religious commitment, 80 percent of Jewish children in South Africa study in Jewish schools.

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Second, in that line that says, "We are endowed by our Creator with our rights, " I believe we must maintain our commitment to religious tolerance and freedom in this country.

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He told guests at a Friday dinner honouring the Islamic holy month of Ramadan that America's commitment to religious freedom must be "unshakeable", and that Muslims in America had every right to practise their faith.

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The school won a legal battle in 2004 to maintain its ability to interview prospective pupils and their parents, saying this enabled the school to check a family's religious commitment.

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"The event will mobilize Heads of State and government, leaders of UN agencies, international and bilateral organizations, foundations, donors, the private sector, civil society, academics, religious leaders, eminent personalities, the media and other stakeholders in an effort to reinforce commitment in favour of programs for girls' education, " said the Federal Minister for Education and Training.

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For better or for worse, Israel Beitenu's rise and the corresponding collapse of the national religious parties has brought about a situation where rightist parties' ideological commitment is now tempered by political opportunism.

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Religious parties look set to win dominant roles in ruling coalitions and it will soon be possible to judge their commitment to minority rights or pluralism by their deeds rather than just their words.

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