Religious Affairs Minister: I act only according to Jewish law
Kahana describes plans to convert 500,000 Israelis of Jewish descent to Judaism as "national responsibility of Religious Zionist sector."
Kahana describes plans to convert 500,000 Israelis of Jewish descent to Judaism as "national responsibility of Religious Zionist sector."
Hareidi Lithuanian and some Chabad rabbis come out against IDF conversions, but the Rabbi of Kfar Chabad dissents.
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef in consolation visit to President Peres, who says, “Your Torah knowledge strengthens the nation.”
MK Rabbi Chaim Amsalem (Shas), widely felt to be a party renegade, says he knew he was right all along in supporting IDF conversions to Judaism.