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A federal court ruling has cleared the way for a Jewish charter school to open in Oklahoma. The decision is significant because charter schools are publicly funded, raising unresolved questions about the separation of church and state. The case is expected to draw further legal challenges as other states and religious groups watch closely for its implications on publicly funded religious education.

A federal judge has ruled that Oklahoma cannot block a Jewish charter school from opening in the state. The decision means state education authorities must permit the school to proceed, despite prior attempts to deny its charter. The case touches on questions of religious schools and public funding, and reactions are likely to focus on its implications for church-state separation in American education.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky rival? No — Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman took opposing positions on Gaza and on whether the word genocide applies, during a forum hosted by the Jewish Federation. Their split highlights how the war has divided local leaders.

Mayoral candidates' positions on the Gaza war are expected to come up when they appear at a forum hosted by the Jewish Federation, according to the Los Angeles Times. The event gives voters a chance to hear how local contenders address a foreign policy issue that has divided communities and influenced city politics, even though mayoral powers are largely domestic.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Congresswoman Laura Raman expressed differing positions on Gaza during a forum hosted by the Jewish Federation. The exchange highlighted a split between the two officials on the Israel-Hamas conflict, an issue of keen interest to the Los Angeles Jewish community, and is drawing attention as both remain prominent figures in local and national Democratic politics.