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News and updates about Conservative Judaism

Rabbinic group:

'Respect the Israeli public and their democratic voice'

2,000 American rabbis call upon Conservative Judaism to respect Israel’s democratic voice.

'Respect the Israeli public and their democratic voice'

First time: Conservative rabbi detained

Dov Hayoun, Conservative rabbi from Haifa, investigated this morning by police after holding marriage ceremonies without registration.

First time: Conservative rabbi detained

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

Letter to rabbis who did not join the POTUS New Year phonecall

Letter to rabbis who did not join the POTUS New Year phonecall

Reform Movement: Give us access to entire Western Wall Plaza

Reform movement tells Supreme Court it no longer accepts compromise deal, wants mixed-gender prayer services across Western Wall area.

Reform Movement: Give us access to entire Western Wall Plaza

TV station fined for not interviewing Reform movement reps

Jewish Heritage Channel penalized for not including Reform, Conservative movement representatives.

TV station fined for not interviewing Reform movement reps

Report: Jewish Agency pushing Reform movement's agenda

Liba Center releases new report on Jewish Agency's role in promoting Reform, Conservative Judaism in Israel.

Report: Jewish Agency pushing Reform movement's agenda

Poll: 62% support right of non-Orthodox to use public mikvehs

Poll shows majority of Israelis opposed to 'Mikveh Law' which would bar non-Orthodox conversions in public mikvehs.

Poll: 62% support right of non-Orthodox to use public mikvehs

Conservative Judaism seeks to 'rebrand' as numbers plummet

After losing one third of its membership in less than three decades, US Conservative Movement hopes team of PR agents can save it.

Conservative Judaism seeks to 'rebrand' as numbers plummet

Haredi rabbi slams 'impudent' Bennett for Conservative visit

Popular lecturer says as Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett should oppose, not condone, Conservative movement.

Haredi rabbi slams 'impudent' Bennett for Conservative visit

Chief Rabbi slams Bennett for Conservative school visit

Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi David Lau criticizes Jewish Home head for 'recognizing a path that distances Jews from the Jewish people.'

Chief Rabbi slams Bennett for Conservative school visit

Conservative movement applauds Netanyahu's address

Head of Conservative movement in Israel tells Arutz Sheva PM's speech with newly announced roundtable has 'operative meaning.'

Conservative movement applauds Netanyahu's address

Watch: 'Jews of All Stripes Can Unite Around the Torah'

Ex-MK Lipman talks to Arutz Sheva at presidential Tisha B'Av event bringing Orthodox and non-Orthodox together for joint Jewish learning.

Watch: 'Jews of All Stripes Can Unite Around the Torah'

President's Office: Masorti Movement Used Disabled Kids as Pawns

President's Residence accuses Conservative Movement of using disabled Bar Mitzvah 'to advance goals while cynically using children.'

President's Office: Masorti Movement Used Disabled Kids as Pawns

Conservative Judaism Youth Group Relaxes Inter-Dating Rules

United Synagogue Youth subtly allows regional leaders to inter-date with non-Jews, with many warning it is a 'license to assimilate.'

Conservative Judaism Youth Group Relaxes Inter-Dating Rules

MK Lipman Visits Vandalized Jerusalem Synagogue

Yesh Atid MK visits site of Monday's 'price tag' vandalism, condemns government officials for not coming earlier.

MK Lipman Visits Vandalized Jerusalem Synagogue

'Price Tag' Hits Conservative Synagogue?

Jerusalem synagogue blames Jewish leaders after sign defaced with swastikas in Stars of David, 'Americans out!' painted on wall.

'Price Tag' Hits Conservative Synagogue?

Lapid Adds Reform Judaism to ‘Jewish Identity’ Initiative

Lapid continues campaign for equal status for Reform, Conservative Jewish movements.

Lapid Adds Reform Judaism to ‘Jewish Identity’ Initiative

Poll: Religion in Israel an Israeli, Not Jewish Issue

Decisions on religion in Israel should be made without taking world Jewish opinion into consideration, respondents say.

Poll: Religion in Israel an Israeli, Not Jewish Issue

‘If Haaretz is Critical, It Must Be Important’

Rabbi says critical coverage in the left-wing paper Haaretz just shows importance of new Jewish education initiative.

‘If Haaretz is Critical, It Must Be Important’

Lapid: I’ll Push Civil Marriage, Reform Judaism

Yair Lapid says his agenda includes civil marriage, dialog with Abbas, and bringing reform Judaism to Israel.

Lapid: I’ll Push Civil Marriage, Reform Judaism

World Jewry is There for Israel: JFNA Commits $5M

Israelis in rocket-free zones open their doors for families seeking refuge from targeted areas.

World Jewry is There for Israel: JFNA Commits $5M

Leading Conservative Rabbi to Pray for Democrats

Conservative Jewish leader David Wolpe, voted in Newsweek as the most influential American rabbi, will pray at the Democratic convention.

Leading Conservative Rabbi to Pray for Democrats

MK Calls Reform Jews 'Clowns,' Ejects their Representative

Finance Committee Chairman MK Gafni (UTJ) kicks out Reform Movement's Gilad Kariv in stormy session.

MK Calls Reform Jews 'Clowns,' Ejects their Representative

U.S. Jewish Leaders: Obama, Let Pollard Go

Conservative Rabbis stream told Obama Pollard has served an unprecedented period of time in jail.

U.S. Jewish Leaders: Obama, Let Pollard Go