Tag: ITIM
A First: Court Orders Interior Ministry to Recognize Private Orthodox Conversion
In 2016, the High Court of Justice ruled that conversions in private Orthodox courts in Israel should be recognized. The Netanyahu government has been dragging its feet about complying with the ruling.
Chief Rabbi Irate at Rabbinate’s ‘Blacklist’ of Orthodox Rabbis
The list was prepared by Rabbi Itamar Touboul, who is in charge of determining whether individuals born abroad and registered to wed in Israel are considered a Jewish.
ITIM Advocates for Solitude in Israeli Mikvah’s Pool of Purifying Waters
The ITIM religious services group is advocating for a change to Israel's mikvah laws that would allow a woman to immerse alone.
Conversion Reform Bill Advances in Knesset
A bill that would allow more rabbis to conduct conversions in Israel advanced in the Knesset.
The coalition government-backed bill passed its first reading by...
Israeli Chief Rabbinate Issues Restrictions on Mikvah Attendants
Israel’s Chief Rabbinate issued restrictions on the extent to which mikvah attendants may question and interact with women visiting the ritual baths.
According to a...
