Tag: Religion in Israel
Islamic Waqf Takes Advantage of Temple Mount Closure to Conduct Illegal Digs
The semi-official Waqf slogan is: "Destroying Jewish artifacts and history since June, 1967."
Reform NGO Claims 6 out of Every 7 Olim in Recent Years Not Recognized...
Only 1 in 25 immigrants from Russia are recognized as Jews in Israel (2,244 Jews compared to 50,093 eligible non-Jews).
Disabled Accessibility Rules an Excuse to Expanding Mixed Prayer Kotel Plaza Without Permit
A representative of the city's legal adviser objected to the move, arguing that it could not be sneaked under the guise of accessibility.
Ahead of Decisive High Court Debate, Non-Orthodox Movements Demand Share in Running Western Wall
The members of the Conservative, Reform, Women of the Wall, and other non-Orthodox groups tell the high court that, as is always the case in real estate, they can no longer accept the devaluation of their share in the ancient relic on account of reduced exposure to street traffic, or, you guessed it: location, location, location.
Jewish ‘Pluralists’ Rage as Rabbi Riskin Gives Only One Finger, Not Entire Hand
Rabbi Riskin tried to put a leash on this cat and take it on a walkie when he told Ha'aretz he would accept Reform conversions should the Reform agree to the requirements of "immersion in the mikveh, circumcision, and basic knowledge and practice of Judaism."
