UTJ's demands will have opposite effect from what it intends - analysis
UTJ demanded that Israel not generate electricity on Shabbat and increase the number of segregated beaches among other religious demands.
By ZVIKA KLEIN
Published: DECEMBER 13, 2022
One of the most popular Jewish rituals that is a consensus in Israel is the circumcision of baby boys. Even as the years go by, Jewish Israelis, from all backgrounds, continue with this ancient custom, one that probably looks odd to secular liberals. According to a survey that was published in 2017, almost all (98%) of Israelis said that they have circumcised their son, just days after he was born.
Why is the rate of circumcision higher than participation in almost any other Jewish ritual in Israel? The answer is simple: The government hasn’t interfered dramatically in this process and it isn’t a requirement to be considered as a Jew or for Jewish marriage through the Chief Rabbinate. N12 news commentator Amit Segal exposed the agreement between the United Torah Judaism (UTJ) Party and the Likud as part of the coalition negotiations.
more............ https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-724797
UTJ demanded that Israel not generate electricity on Shabbat and increase the number of segregated beaches among other religious demands.
By ZVIKA KLEIN
Published: DECEMBER 13, 2022
One of the most popular Jewish rituals that is a consensus in Israel is the circumcision of baby boys. Even as the years go by, Jewish Israelis, from all backgrounds, continue with this ancient custom, one that probably looks odd to secular liberals. According to a survey that was published in 2017, almost all (98%) of Israelis said that they have circumcised their son, just days after he was born.
Why is the rate of circumcision higher than participation in almost any other Jewish ritual in Israel? The answer is simple: The government hasn’t interfered dramatically in this process and it isn’t a requirement to be considered as a Jew or for Jewish marriage through the Chief Rabbinate. N12 news commentator Amit Segal exposed the agreement between the United Torah Judaism (UTJ) Party and the Likud as part of the coalition negotiations.
more............ https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-724797