Tag: Who is a Jew?
Israel’s Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi: ‘The Knesset Won’t Decide Who is a Jew’
"We need to distinguish between citizenship and Judaism," says Chief Rabbi David Lau, following much public criticism.
Rabbinical Court Rejects Messianic Jews’ Appeal for Halakhic Wedding
This was the first time the Rabbinical Court in Israel was required to deal with the halakhic status—for the purpose of being eligible for a rabbinical marriage—of Jews who believe in Jesus.
Tuesday the Rabbi Was Kicked Out for Performing Intermarriages
At the same time, there is a creeping acceptance of intermarriages within the Conservative movement.
Left, Right, Agree: Intermarriage Marks Demise of US Jewish Community
Using the great, eye opening Pew study of 2013, Cohen points out that the signs of Jewish life in intermarried Jewish families are fast diminishing.
Rivlin Embraces Reform and Conservative Jews as Part of ‘One Family’
Rivlin told the New York UJA Federation," We are all one family" and made it a point to refer to a Consrvative leader as a rabbi.
Bennett and Netanyahu Clash over Rollback of Religious Reforms
Netanyahu falsely accused Bennett of signing a coalition agreement that returns more power to Hareidim.
Jewish Sen. Bernie Sanders to Run for President
Jewish Vermont Sen. Sanders, who boasts he is "very close" to the teachings of Pope Francis," reportedly will announce his candidacy on Thursday.
Jewish Agency Planning for Massive Aliyah of 120,000 French Jews
If US Jews were to make Aliyah at the rate the Jewish Agency expects from France, Israel would have 1 million more Jews.
Yisrael Beitenu MK Says ‘Reform Movement Is not Jewish’
Reform leaders too often make themselves look silly by bending the Bible for their own convenience.
How Jewish Is Jewish History?
We've known that you can define neither Jews nor Judaism in a way that will satisfy all its various elements.