Tag: Conservative Judaism
Israel Sends ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ to Pittsburgh Families After Synagogue Slaughter
The killer is allegedly an anti-Semitic white supremacist who, according to MSNBC, announced in his post on social media shortly before the mass murder, "I'm going in."
Religious Jews Take Over Empty Reform Kotel Section, Build Mechitza
Of course, this entire drama would have been prevented had there been even a couple of Reform or Conservative Jews to celebrate Chol Ha'Mo'ed at the Kotel.
If-Not-Now Fundraiser Shares War Story from Camp Ramah
In June, Ramah national director Rabbi Mitchell Cohen circulated an email vowing: “Ramah camps have not engaged—and will not engage—in any way with IfNotNow as an organization.”
Shaked and Regev Pass the Egalitarian Kotel Hot Potato to Netanyahu
PM Netanyahu leveled criticism at Culture Minister Miri Regev, Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked for refusing to support expansion of an egalitarian prayer space at the holy site, said “I'll handle this” • Dozens of rabbis urge ministers to oppose “desecration” of Kotel.
Conservative Movement Alumni Draw Red Line on Anti-Israel Rhetoric
An ongoing discussion of how to present the nuances of Israel education at summer camps and to Jewish youth groups.
Camp Ramah Leadership Reaffirms its Message: No Partnership with IfNotNow
It will continue to reinforce pro-Zionist, pro-Israel perspectives at its summer camps, despite a request to push the "Palestinian" narrative.
Work Begins on Egalitarian Plaza at Western Wall
Work is currently being carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority, which has been contracted to establish the foundation for the new plaza.
Camp Ramah Still Safe for Zionists, Director Rejects Ha’aretz Insinuations
According to Ha'aretz, Camp Ramah has incorporated the curriculum of a group called IfNotNow to teach Jewish Children about the evils of Israeli occupation. So we made a phone call.
Conservative Movement Reverses Ezra the Scribe, Admits Gentiles
'Now honor the Lord, the God of your ancestors, and do his will. Separate yourselves from the peoples around you and from your foreign wives.'
Tuesday the Rabbi Was Kicked Out for Performing Intermarriages
At the same time, there is a creeping acceptance of intermarriages within the Conservative movement.
Analysis: Jerusalem Chief Rabbi’s ‘Protest Prayer’ May Be Just What Reform Campaign Needed
The Bennett solution resolves the conflict in a peaceful way, which is not something the Reform and Conservative movements want.
Bennett Tells Chief Rabbi: I Don’t Consult with Rabbis on Matters of Policy
Rabbi David Lau’s cousin, the Jerusalem Ramban Synagogue’s spiritual leader Rabbi Benny Lau criticized the Chief Rabbi’s attack on Bennett.
Rivlin Embraces Reform and Conservative Jews as Part of ‘One Family’
Rivlin told the New York UJA Federation," We are all one family" and made it a point to refer to a Consrvative leader as a rabbi.
Survey: 95 Conservative Rabbis Say They Would Conduct Intermarriage Weddings
A whopping 86% of Conservative Rabbi don’t want to admit intermarried couples in their congregations.
Women of the Wall Blame Gov’t for Their Damaged Torah Scroll
The Women of the Wall are unhappy again. Yes, they can read from the Torah, but now that have no scroll. It was damaged by dampness, and WoW blames the government for lack of proper storage.
WoW Miss their Chance for Equality at Kotel Priestly Blessing
If the Women of the Wall want equality with men, why don’t they try to perform the Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall? Do tribal distinctions contradict “equality?” If so, who needs a Reform "rabbi?"
Keeping Jews Jewish
Virtually all the Gedolim of previous generations, including Rav Soloveitchik, forbade any religious collaboration with heterodox rabbis for fear of giving them tacit recognition.
The Outreach Revolution
Our battles with the Conservative movement are over. They no longer pose a threat to Orthodoxy.
Is Sabbath Observance Enough?
I would love to consider all people who observe Shabbos as observant. That was once the case.
Lapid: Let Conservatives and Reform in
The (Conservative) Rabbinical Assembly shares remarks, photos from Yair Lapid’s address to its 2012 convention.