Reform Movement

The critical difference between the Reform Movement and secular Jewry

Chief rabbis warn Netanyahu: No deals with Reform movement

Rabbis Yosef and Lau say Reform movement must not gain influence in Israel, especially at the Western Wall.

Reform Movement appeals to Ethics Committee against haredi MKs

Reform Movement asks Ethics Committee to investigate haredi MKs for walking out of meetings.

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No, Rabbi Riskin: Reform and Conservative Movements are a danger

The Reform and Conservative movements are not allies, but pose a clear danger to Jewish continuity.

MK Gafni on Mivkeh Law: No compromise

Finance Committee chairman objects to the possibility of the Jewish Agency building Mikvaot for Reform movement.

Compromise reached over Mikveh law

As part of Knesset Law regarding ritual baths, 2-4 Reform and Conservative Mikvaot will be built.

MK Yehuda Glick: 'I prayed at a Reform temple several times'

Freshman MK tells Haaretz: 'I don't see a reason not to pray at a Reform synagogue, if someone wants a female rabbi, it's not a problem.'

Archaeology Council warns 'Reform Kotel' will destroy history

Israeli Archaeology Council writes to Netanyahu, Regev and Antiquities Authority, demanding plan for new prayer space be stopped.

What do you think: Is Israel 'pushing away' non-Orthodox Jews?

WATCH: Yair Lapid recently attacked MKs who criticize Reform Jews, says they're destroying Israel's relationship with Diaspora Jewry.

Netanyahu sides with the Reform Movement

Netanyahu denounces Shas MKs' statements against Reform Jews. 'Attacks on any part of the Jewish people are inappropriate, unacceptable.'

A declining Reform Movement wants to Reform Israel

Religion Min: Reform is retreating and inflating its numbers

Tempers flare in Knesset over mikveh bill. Religious Services Minister: 'Judaism isn't theater.'

Coalition crisis

Reform movement warns Netanyahu

In message to PM, Reform leaders demand Kotel decision remain, indicate compromise on mikvaot. Netanyahu promises to help 'quietly.'

Haredi party warns Netanyahu: 'It's either us or the reform'

Following Knesset approval of Mikveh bill, Minister of Health says United Torah Judaism gave a clear message to Netanyahu.

Women of the Wall break their promises

In negotiations on new Reform Kotel prayer space Women of Wall promised AG not to smuggle in Torah scrolls - today they were at it again.

Despite powerful influence, Reform Movement not gaining traction

Pew survey shows Reform Movement has failed to gain a following in Israel, despite its powerful political influence.

MK Ariel: We won't back down on Kotel

Jewish Home MK demands gov't maintain status quo, not recognize Reform movement in Kotel Plaza changes.

Report: PM reconsidering Kotel reform as opposition grows

As religious opposition grows to Kotel Plaza changes, PM reportedly forced to consider altering plan for Reform section.

Reform Kotel clash reaches a climax

Chief Rabbis to meet PM demanding he cancel new prayer space and recognition of Reform, as Minister Ariel skips gov't meeting in protest.

Demonstrators to Religion Minister: Don't give in to Reform

Dozens gather outside of Religious Affairs Minister David Azoulai's house with signs reading 'One Kotel - One People,' 'No to Reform money.'

Women's group smuggles Torah into Kotel, again

Despite the allocation of a non-Orthodox section, ‘Original Women of the Wall’ bring a Torah into the Kotel complex, generating provocation.

Right-wing station ordered to portray Reform Movement positively

Cable and Satellite Council chair warns that channel's role is to express 'range of public opinions, approaches, movements.'

On the Reform Movement and Israel

MK Eichler: Netanyahu was bought by Reform Jews

Haredi MK accuses 'most senior politician,' other ministers of having been bribed by Reform Jews in US; 'this is buying the government.'

Haredim fume as Reform Movement takes victory lap

Massive Reform delegation invited to Knesset, visits planned Kotel plaza as haredim plan response.

Ex-Prime Minister's ruling on Kotel authority

In discussion over authority transfer for new Reform prayer space, Chief Rabbi brings Levy Eshkol's words from after the Six Day War.

Reform Movement preparing for 'revolution' in Israel?

After string of victories, head of Reform Movement in Israel hints at wider agenda to radically change religious status-quo.

'Coalition should have collapsed on Reform Kotel'

Ex-Minister Yishai slams haredi and religious parties for not saying 'no' to new prayer space, calls Reform 'disappearing Judaism.'

Deri vows: Reform Movement will never get gov't recognition

Shas leader opposes gov’t decision to expand non-Orthodox mixed prayer section. 'Although they are Jews, they will not get recognition.'

How to 'reframe' Israel - fairly and accurately

Part II: A proposal to improve the new US-Hebrew school curriculum which currently 'reframes' Israel through Arab lenses.

'If Reform is kept out, US Jews will drop support of Israel'

US Jewish coalition visits to pressure Israel to create non-observant 'alternatives' to Chief Rabbinate; 'Judaism a universal matter.'

Haredi MKs furious over Netanyahu's Reform comments

UTJ Health Minister warns pledge by prime minister to support Reform, Conservative movements in breach of coalition agreements.

Reform Jews launch extreme pro-transgender policy

Despite Jewish law, Reform movement passes policy for transgender rabbis, 'gender-neutral' toilets, and 'cultural training.'

Jerusalem Municipality Funds Reform College

Municipality approves funding for Hebrew Union College. Did hareidi councilmen know what they were voting for?

Minister's 'Reform Jews Aren't Jews' Comments Spark Backlash

President of leading American Jewish charity among critics warning Shas Religious Affairs Minister risks alienating US Jews via comments.

Not All Reform Jews Think Alike

Gerry Cantor describes an ardent commitment to Zionist ideals in an era where division with Israel is typifying Reform Judaism’s politics.

Hareidi MK Accuses Reform Movement Leader of 'Extortion'

MK Moshe Gafni demands Reform Movement head Gilad Kariv be removed from stormy committee meeting for 'hutzpah'.

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MK Rotem Apologizes for 'Reform isn't Jewish' Remarks

MK David Rotem opens committee by clarifying statements about Reform Judaism, apologizing for offense caused.

US Leaders Slam MK for Saying 'Reform Isn't Jewish'

Reform leaders in the U.S. slammed MK David Rotem for saying that Reform Judaism wasn't really “Jewish,” but a “different religion".

Response to URJ Convention Speech

Anger at Netanyahu for 'Embracing' Reform Judaism

Hareidi leaders quoted as saying PM 'deepened the damage to the hareidi public' with address to Reform movement.

'Reform Jews have Gone Too Far'

Dep. Min. Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan says only Orthodoxy can keep Jews in Israel from being split in two.

Rabbi: Chelsea Clinton’s Child – Jewish?

Rabbi David Stav argues that giving orthodox Jewish tradition a monopoly is better than the alternative.

Lapid Adds Reform Judaism to ‘Jewish Identity’ Initiative

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

Lapid: Rabbinate Irrelevant

Lapid: Rabbinate ‘irrelevant' - what Israel needs is civil marriage, gay marriage and freedom from religion.

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.

'Armed with Tallits,' MKs Join Kotel Women, Prevent their Arrest

Leftist female MKs donned prayer shawls and joined Women of the Wall for provocation at Kotel.

Beit Shemesh Women Sue over ‘Modesty’ Coercion

Religious Jewish women sue the city of Beit Shemesh for failing to stop ‘modesty’ pressure, attacks by extremists.

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.

Kotel Women Strike Again, Police Detain 10

About 100 Kotel women held prayers at the Kotel Plaza in contravention of a High Court decision.

Court Rejects ‘Cruel Arab Culture’ Suit

The Supreme Court rejects a call to bring rabbi up on criminal charges for allegedly insulting Arab culture.

Rav Eliyahu: 'A Victory over Reformism'

Rav Shmuel Eliyahu is pleased with the decision not to put him on trial for racist incitement.

Chief Rabbi Declares War on Funding Reform 'Rabbis'

Rav Shlomo Amar: can such a decision be made without consulting the Council of the Chief Rabbinate?

MK Calls Reform Jews 'Clowns,' Ejects their Representative

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

Yishai Bringing Back ‘Nationality’ Item in ID Cards

Interior Minister says the word “Jewish” will return to Israeli IDs – but only for people who were recognized as such by 2002.

Reform Jews Opposing J-Street Nomination

New president of Reform Judaism, Richard Jacobs, is a J-Street supporter and serves on the board of the New Israel Fund.

Time Clock Wreaks Havoc at Channel 1, Israel Radio

An employee time clock being installed by management could cause cancellation of Channel One's longtime Mabat newscast.

Amar Concerned by Non-Orthodox Influence

Sephardi Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar creates controversy with letter of concern over non-Orthodox influence in Israeli policy.