conversion

Opposition to Israeli conversion bill mounts

Opposition to a proposed Israeli conversion bill is mounting, from the U.S. Congress to the Israeli prime minister.

By Sarah Freishtat July 19, 2010 9:43 pm

Opponents alarmed as Israeli conversion bill moves ahead

NEW YORK (JTA) — Opponents of a controversial bill that could give the Orthodox Rabbinate the final say over conversions in Israel are trying to keep the bill from moving ahead in the Israeli Knesset after its surprise introduction and passage by a Knesset committee. For months, Israeli lawmakers have been discussing a bill that […]

July 13, 2010 11:22 pm

Opponents alarmed as Israeli conversion bill moves ahead

Opponents of a controversial bill that could give the Orthodox Rabbinate the final say over conversions in Israel are trying to keep the bill from moving ahead in the Israeli Knesset after its surprise introduction and passage by a Knesset committee.

July 13, 2010 7:47 pm