News for Reform Movement Chief Rabbi: Reform conversions 'aren't Jewish'Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Israel, excoriates Reform conversions, calling them 'not Jewish'. Haredi party's election ad sparks controversyUnited Torah Judaism video ad under fire for comparing Reform and Conservative converts to dogs. Part II: Reform movement denounces its own ‘West Bank settlers’Some of Tzur Hadassah’s residents are in a pickle: They risk being denounced by their own religious leaders. Op-ed. MK Kahana says Haredi inflexibility will drive Supreme ourt to accept Reform conversions"Once there is a ruling on a case, there will be no turning back." Synagogue defaced. Don’t worry, though. 'It’s not about us'The head of the Kenosha Reform Temple says 'Free Palesine' grafitti sprayed on the premises are not about Jews. How reassuring. Op-ed. Reform rabbi bullied over political viewsThe contemporary trend of silencing Right-wing voices seems to have reached Reform leadership, where the Right is a minority- of one? Op-ed. The Reform Rabbi who openly supports President TrumpBiden has no new ideas, but Donald Trump has an innovative peace initiative. We should support Israeli decisions, including annexation.Op-ed Attitude of the Great Sages of the Last Generation to the Reform CommunityIn Rabbi Kook’s yeshiva, it was clear that no Jews, including those who were Reform and Conservative, should be boycotted. A Young Israel rabbi weighs in on Reform Judaism and Jewish UnityThe Reform Movement, like the Left, talks about equality until it is in a position of power. Time to end the "pitched battle" destroying the Jewish PeopleNo one, not Orthodox nor Reform, will win this battle, while our common enemy, assimilation and intermarriage, will continue to destroy. A Young Israel Rabbi weighs in: On Reform Judaism and Jewish Unity - Part 1We have such chaos in US Jewish life due to the Reform Movement, that if you are in Israel, you cannot begin to fathom the calamity. Op-ed. No to the Reform Movement, yes to love for every JewRabbi Eliezer Melamed's meeting with a Reform "Rabba" elicited critical responses from many of Israel's Zionist rabbis, such as this one. A letter to the president of the Union of Reform JudaismWhere is your voice against Mahmoud Abbas' immoral and unethical financial incentive to kill Jews? Tzipi Hotovely meets Reform leaderDiaspora Affairs Minister met this past week with the President of the the Union for Reform Judaism, who invited Hotovely to his community. Yair Lapid: 'Israel needs to recognize Reform and Conservative conversions'Blue and White leader says Israel 'only country in Western world where Jews don't have freedom of religion.' Reform ruffled over Tzipi Hotovely appointmentNorth American Reform Movement President: 'Hotoveli as Diaspora Minister is like appointing pacifist Defense Minister.' Reform movement votes to back reparations for African-AmericansUnion for Reform Judaism declares its support for reparations for the descendants of slaves in the US.Jews who are leading us away from peace.People like the head of the Reform Movement are still trying to drag a dead two-state camel through burning Palestinian sand toward a distant oasis, but it is no oasis, it is a mirage called “peace.” The culture war over Jewish valuesThe real 'Jewish values' are not necessarily whatever is trending and perhaps observant Jews should take back that expression before it is too late. Antisemitism on the rise and Jews are dividedWhatever happened to the idea of Am Yisrael? The people of Israel? When did we start playing with identity politics? 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 Reverend Al Sharpton and his friends in the Reform MovementWords such as “apologize,” “sorry,” and “Crown Heights” never crossed his lips. It’s sad that the leaders of Reform Judaism did not insist on a full apology before—or at least during—Sharpton’s address. US Reform leader asks why Ashrawi not allowed into countryReform President Rick Jacobs questions decision not to grant PA official Hanan Ashrawi visa to entere the US. Poll: Just 3% of Israelis back Women of the Wall movementPoll by Reform movement shows just 3% of Israelis support goals of Women of the Wall, 7% support recognition of non-Orthodox Judaism. President of Reform movement: A huge victoryPresident of Union for Reform Judaism welcomes Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify Ben-Ari from running in the upcoming elections. Journalism’s Longest War: The New York Times Versus Zionism and IsraelReview: Jerold S. Auerbach, Print to Fit: The New York Times, Zionism and Israel: 1896-2016. Boston: Academic Studies Press, 2019. Is an Islamic Reformation possible?Christianity went through a Reformation in the 16th century. Can Islam do the same in the 21st? Abolish the Rabbinate?The suggestion that the Chief Rabbinate be abolished engendered the idea of abolishing something else. The Chief Rabbinate must remain in Orthodox handsMaking the Rabbinate more user friendly cannot come at the expense of Halakha. It makes clear what kind of conversion is legitimate and what kind is not - in our day.Historic Reform Kutz camp for young leaders to shut downOver-50-year-old Kutz Camp to train teen leaders to close after 2019 summer session. The Federation’s General Assembly - A squandered opportunityRolling into town with PR spin doctors may create a few headlines, but will not produce much substance. More Israelis identify as Reform - but few are active membersNew study shows that despite large number of Israelis who identify with Reform or Conservative movements, few becoming actively involved. This is the greatest threat to liberal JudaismMany liberal Jews are uncomfortable with Jewish particularism, asserting that it is an illiberal idea whose time has passed. Likud MK to haredi lawmakers: Recognize non-Orthodox movementsCoalition MK calls on haredi leaders to recognize other 'streams' of Judaism. 'This is their state too.' Court order clears way for Reform synagogue in central IsraelHod Hasharon Reform community center wins court battle against city, winning right to build 13,000 square foot building. 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.' British teen leader sparks new controversy with Israel tour jobReform Movement youth leader who participated in 'Kaddish for Gaza' joins Israel tour sponsored by Liberal Judaism. Reform leader slams 'hate attack' by MKReform President Rick Jacobs blasts MK Yinon Azoulay for blaming Reform Jews for recent earthquakes, says will work to change status quo. New Reform liturgy to expunge traditional 'Aleinu' prayerReform movement's new updated Hebrew-language prayer book expunges classic prayer over concerns that it is offensive to non-Jews.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. 'The Reforms' demand is unacceptable'Minister Regev refuses Netanyahu's request to enlarge the mixed prayer section at the Western Wall. What happened to the Conservative Movement?What caused the decline of a movement that once was seen by many as a force, for good and for bad, in American Jewish society? Ramah: We don't allow counselors to teach anti-Israel messagesConservative camps respond after some counselors take left-wing course on Israel. Michael Chabon delivers jihad speech for Hebrew Union CollegeThe word “Hebrew” means nothing to Chabon, and so we don’t know if it means anything to the people in the Reform Movement who invited him. President of Hebrew Union College killed in plane crashPresident of flagship institution of Reform movement killed in plane crash over weekend in Hudson Valley. The Shoah has not endedThe tragedy of intermarriage is a continuation of the Nazi Shoah and Minister Uri Ariel was correct in saying so. 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. '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.' Police remove Reform activists from Senate officeDozens of Reform activists arrested at protest urging Congress to protect ‘Dreamers.’ '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. State Dep. urges Israel to bar Jewish prayer on Temple MountAnnual State Dep. report shows department urged Israel to curtail Jewish prayer on Temple Mount, agree to Reform demands at Western Wall. The meaningless protests of American Jewish leftistsHow do we tell those who have chosen not to live in Israel, that they have no voice in running the country?'Reform movement exposing its own hypocrisy'Reform Movement slammed for criticizing 'Hebrew Labor' website while refusing to conduct interfaith marriages in Israel. 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.'Reform Movement slams, then praises Trump's recognition of J'lemReform leaders express opposition to President Trump's 'ill-timed' announcement, only to backtrack a day later. '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. European rabbis: Reform movement is today's great challengeEuropean rabbis gather in Finland, place emphasis on Reform movement which they say is "one of the main challenges of our time." |
