Ben-Gvir calls to end recognition of Reform conversions for aliyah
Ben-Gvir wishes to establish a situation in which only those who have been converted by Orthodox rabbis will be entitled to immigrate to Israel according to the Law of Return.
By ZVIKA KLEIN
Published: NOVEMBER 13, 2022
Otzma Yehudit Chairman MK Itamar Ben-Gvir has demanded to overturn the High Court ruling recognizing Reform conversion for the purpose of the Law of Return, KAN public radio reported on Sunday. Ben-Gvir has added the new demand to bring to prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu, as part of the coalition negotiations. His goal is to cancel the ruling that recognizes Reform conversions to Judaism for those who are interested in making aliyah and immigrating to Israel.
Since 1970, Israel’s Law of Return has applied not only to people who are considered Jews according to Orthodox law but also to converts from the Reform and Conservative movements despite the conversions not being recognized by the Chief Rabbinate in Israel.
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Ben-Gvir wishes to establish a situation in which only those who have been converted by Orthodox rabbis will be entitled to immigrate to Israel according to the Law of Return.
By ZVIKA KLEIN
Published: NOVEMBER 13, 2022
Otzma Yehudit Chairman MK Itamar Ben-Gvir has demanded to overturn the High Court ruling recognizing Reform conversion for the purpose of the Law of Return, KAN public radio reported on Sunday. Ben-Gvir has added the new demand to bring to prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu, as part of the coalition negotiations. His goal is to cancel the ruling that recognizes Reform conversions to Judaism for those who are interested in making aliyah and immigrating to Israel.
Since 1970, Israel’s Law of Return has applied not only to people who are considered Jews according to Orthodox law but also to converts from the Reform and Conservative movements despite the conversions not being recognized by the Chief Rabbinate in Israel.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-722218