'A significant step' | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle
9 shares A recent decision by the Israeli Supreme Court has split the Knesset along party lines and has already been used by Orthodox parties in election ads. (Photo by Chris Yunker / Wikimedia Commons) Local Conservative and Reform community members are pleased with the recent Israeli Supreme Court decision granting citizenship to those who converted to Judaism under non-Orthodox auspices in the Jewish state. “I think it’s a significant first step in recognizing the validity, legitimacy and authority of a non-Orthodox understanding of Jewish identity,” said Rabbi Aaron Bisno , ...
Source: timesofisrael.com