Article: Converts' marriage still unrecognized by Interior Ministry. Husband suspects problem is the color of Nigerian couple's skin

RUTH EGLASH RUTH EGLASH
Jerusalem Post
09-24-2009
Converts' marriage still unrecognized by Interior Ministry. Husband suspects problem is the color of Nigerian couple's skin
Byline: RUTH EGLASH RUTH EGLASH
Edition: Daily
Section: News

A pair of Nigerian-born converts to Judaism who were married two years ago in a ceremony conducted by a rabbi recognized by the Chief Rabbinate remain unable to register themselves as a couple with the Interior Ministry, even though the husband has been an Israeli citizen since 2005, The Jerusalem Post has learned.

Chief Daniel Hiben, who was born to a well-respected Nigerian family, part of the Igbo community which is often said to have cultural links ...

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