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Antisemitism on the rise and Jews are divided

Antisemitism on the rise and Jews are divided

Reform rabbis to perform IDF funerals?

IDF chief rabbi instructs military rabbinate to respect families' wishes after State tells court Reform rabbis to perform military funerals

Reform rabbis to perform IDF funerals?

Reverend Al Sharpton and his friends in the Reform Movement

Reverend Al Sharpton and his friends in the Reform Movement

US Reform leader asks why Ashrawi not allowed into country

Reform President Rick Jacobs questions decision not to grant PA official Hanan Ashrawi visa to entere the US.

US Reform leader asks why Ashrawi not allowed into country

Poll: Just 3% of Israelis back Women of the Wall movement

Poll by Reform movement shows just 3% of Israelis support goals of Women of the Wall, 7% support recognition of non-Orthodox Judaism.

Poll: Just 3% of Israelis back Women of the Wall movement

President of Reform movement: A huge victory

President of Union for Reform Judaism welcomes Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify Ben-Ari from running in the upcoming elections.

President of Reform movement: A huge victory

Journalism’s Longest War: The New York Times Versus Zionism and Israel

Journalism’s Longest War: The New York Times Versus Zionism and Israel

Is an Islamic Reformation possible?

Is an Islamic Reformation possible?

Abolish the Rabbinate?

Abolish the Rabbinate?

The Chief Rabbinate must remain in Orthodox hands

The Chief Rabbinate must remain in Orthodox hands

Historic Reform Kutz camp for young leaders to shut down

Over-50-year-old Kutz Camp to train teen leaders to close after 2019 summer session.

Historic Reform Kutz camp for young leaders to shut down

The Federation’s General Assembly - A squandered opportunity

The Federation’s General Assembly - A squandered opportunity

More Israelis identify as Reform - but few are active members

New study shows that despite large number of Israelis who identify with Reform or Conservative movements, few becoming actively involved.

More Israelis identify as Reform - but few are active members

This is the greatest threat to liberal Judaism

This is the greatest threat to liberal Judaism

Likud MK to haredi lawmakers: Recognize non-Orthodox movements

Coalition MK calls on haredi leaders to recognize other 'streams' of Judaism. 'This is their state too.'

Likud MK to haredi lawmakers: Recognize non-Orthodox movements

Court order clears way for Reform synagogue in central Israel

Hod Hasharon Reform community center wins court battle against city, winning right to build 13,000 square foot building.

Court order clears way for Reform synagogue in central Israel

Stone falls at Western Wall: 'Food for thought'

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Dov Kalmanovitch says timing of fall of stone from Western Wall into egalitarian section 'raises many questions.'

Stone falls at Western Wall: 'Food for thought'

British teen leader sparks new controversy with Israel tour job

Reform Movement youth leader who participated in 'Kaddish for Gaza' joins Israel tour sponsored by Liberal Judaism.

British teen leader sparks new controversy with Israel tour job

Reform leader slams 'hate attack' by MK

Reform President Rick Jacobs blasts MK Yinon Azoulay for blaming Reform Jews for recent earthquakes, says will work to change status quo.

Reform leader slams 'hate attack' by MK

New Reform liturgy to expunge traditional 'Aleinu' prayer

Reform movement's new updated Hebrew-language prayer book expunges classic prayer over concerns that it is offensive to non-Jews.

New Reform liturgy to expunge traditional 'Aleinu' prayer

British youth leader fired from tour over ‘Kaddish for Gaza’

Reform movement youth leader removed as leader of youth group summer tour in Israel over participation in memorial for Gaza terrorists.

British youth leader fired from tour over ‘Kaddish for Gaza’

'The Reforms' demand is unacceptable'

Minister Regev refuses Netanyahu's request to enlarge the mixed prayer section at the Western Wall.

'The Reforms' demand is unacceptable'

What happened to the Conservative Movement?

What happened to the  Conservative Movement?

Ramah: We don't allow counselors to teach anti-Israel messages

Conservative camps respond after some counselors take left-wing course on Israel.

Ramah: We don't allow counselors to teach anti-Israel messages

Michael Chabon delivers jihad speech for Hebrew Union College

Michael Chabon delivers jihad speech for Hebrew Union College

President of Hebrew Union College killed in plane crash

President of flagship institution of Reform movement killed in plane crash over weekend in Hudson Valley.

President of Hebrew Union College killed in plane crash

The Shoah has not ended

The Shoah has not ended

Israel to recognize Reform conversions - with haredi backing?

Conversion committee set up by PM, Shas leader reportedly to submit bill recognizing conversions of established Jewish communities.

Israel to recognize Reform conversions - with haredi backing?

'Supreme Court takes its cues from the Reform Movement'

Lehava Chairman Bentzi Gopstein boycotts today's hearing on Reform petition demanding his indictment; 'I'm not going to play this game.'

'Supreme Court takes its cues from the Reform Movement'

Police remove Reform activists from Senate office

Dozens of Reform activists arrested at protest urging Congress to protect ‘Dreamers.’

Police remove Reform activists from Senate office

'Fighting with the Reform Movement won't help anything'

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi presents his own solution to Western Wall dispute to preserve sanctity of the site while giving Reform place to pray.

'Fighting with the Reform Movement won't help anything'

State Dep. urges Israel to bar Jewish prayer on Temple Mount

Annual State Dep. report shows department urged Israel to curtail Jewish prayer on Temple Mount, agree to Reform demands at Western Wall.

State Dep. urges Israel to bar Jewish prayer on Temple Mount

The meaningless protests of American Jewish leftists

The meaningless protests of American Jewish leftists

'Reform movement exposing its own hypocrisy'

Reform Movement slammed for criticizing 'Hebrew Labor' website while refusing to conduct interfaith marriages in Israel.

'Reform movement exposing its own hypocrisy'

Jewish Agency Chair Sharansky excoriates Reform Trump criticism

'Reform response to recognition of Jerusalem was terrible...When leader of superpower recognizes Jerusalem, first you should welcome it.'

Jewish Agency Chair Sharansky excoriates Reform Trump criticism

Reform Movement slams, then praises Trump's recognition of J'lem

Reform leaders express opposition to President Trump's 'ill-timed' announcement, only to backtrack a day later.

Reform Movement slams, then praises Trump's recognition of J'lem

'Reform leaders organized 'lynch' against Hotovely'

NY rabbi says Deputy Foreign Minister is correct in saying US Jews don't serve in army as Israelis do.

'Reform leaders organized 'lynch' against Hotovely'

European rabbis: Reform movement is today's great challenge

European rabbis gather in Finland, place emphasis on Reform movement which they say is "one of the main challenges of our time."

European rabbis: Reform movement is today's great challenge

Exploiting the Western Wall to incite against the Israeli government

Exploiting the Western Wall to incite against the Israeli government

Reform Movement dumped from Birthright Israel

As number of participants falls, Reform Movement removed from list of trip providers for popular Birthright Israel's free 10-day tours.

Reform Movement dumped from Birthright Israel

US Reform leaders clash with security guards at Western Wall

Rick Jacobs, president of US Reform movement among leaders involved in tussle at Jerusalem holy site.

US Reform leaders clash with security guards at Western Wall

Shas MK: No apologies for 'dogs' comment

MK says he never meant to compare Reform Jews to dogs, has no intention of apologizing for misrepresentation of his comments.

Shas MK: No apologies for 'dogs' comment

Rabbis demand Reform leaders disavow anti-Orthodox rhetoric

Coalition for Jewish Values demands Association of Reform Zionists of America disavow comparison between Israelis, Orthodox to segregation.

Rabbis demand Reform leaders disavow anti-Orthodox rhetoric

Birthright drops encounters with Israeli Arabs

Meetings with Arab citizens temporarily removed from itinerary of program which brings young Diaspora Jews on free 10 day trips to Israel.

Birthright drops encounters with Israeli Arabs

'This arrest is to please the Supreme Court and Haaretz'

Attorney Itamar Ben Gvir reacts to the arrest of Lehava activists on suspicions that they 'threatened Arabs.'

'This arrest is to please the Supreme Court and Haaretz'

Lubavitcher Rebbe's letter is a guide for Kotel mixed prayer issue

Lubavitcher Rebbe's letter is a guide for Kotel mixed prayer issue

'Israel must recognize Reform Movement's rights at Western Wall'

President of Union for Reform Judaism blasts Netanyahu, calls for Supreme Court to 'ensure' Reform rights.

'Israel must recognize Reform Movement's rights at Western Wall'

'Reform Movement is looking for backdoor path to recognition'

Netanyahu explains decision to freeze Western Wall plan pushed by Reform Movement.

'Reform Movement is looking for backdoor path to recognition'

Left-wing Jews protest Jerusalem Chief Rabbi at Paris synagogue

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar speaks at Paris synagogue. Liberal Jews protest over rabbi's comments criticizing Reform movement.

Left-wing Jews protest Jerusalem Chief Rabbi at Paris synagogue

'Don't ever compare settlements to terror - terrorism is murder'

US Ambassador slams Obama admin for comparing Israeli housing projects to terror, says Obama 'showed his true face' to Israel with UN vote.

'Don't ever compare settlements to terror - terrorism is murder'

Trump invites Orthodox leaders to holiday call - snubs Reform

President to hold annual pre-Rosh Hashanah conference call with Orthodox leaders, snubs Reform movement reps who pledged to refuse invite.

Trump invites Orthodox leaders to holiday call - snubs Reform

Reform petition to allow Shabbat public transit rejected

The Supreme Court rejected a petition by the Reform Movement in Israel that sought to force public transportation on Shabbat.

Reform petition to allow Shabbat public transit rejected

Bnei Brak man indicted for threats against Women of the Wall

Suspect allegedly planned arson of leftist NGO's office, threatened Women of the Wall leader and atheist organization.

Bnei Brak man indicted for threats against Women of the Wall

Rabbis rebuke Rabbis for attacks on Trump

Orthodox rabbinic group slams rabbis from non-Orthodox Jewish movements for attacking Trump but defending Obama.

Rabbis rebuke Rabbis for attacks on Trump

Open letter to (non-Orthodox) rabbis who cancelled Trump phonecall

Open letter to (non-Orthodox) rabbis who cancelled Trump phonecall

These rabbis have boycotted President Trump before

These rabbis have boycotted President Trump before

Reform movement slams Trump, nixes holiday conference call

Leaders of Reform movement cancel annual holiday conference call with president in protest of Trump's response to Charlottesville attack.

Reform movement slams Trump, nixes holiday conference call

'An absolute desecration - this time they crossed the line'

'Women of the Wall' members reportedly caught sneaking Torah scrolls wrapped around their bodies into Western Wall plaza.

'An absolute desecration - this time they crossed the line'

Suspect arrested on suspicion of threatening Reform, atheists

39 year old man suspected of vandalism against Reform synagogue, sending threatening notes to atheists.

Suspect arrested on suspicion of threatening Reform, atheists

Labor chief: Israel needs to recognize Reform conversions

'We need to give the Reform a part of the Western Wall,' says Avi Gabbay, adding that Israel needs to recognize Reform conversions.

Labor chief: Israel needs to recognize Reform conversions