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A recent decision by the Israeli Supreme Court has split the Knesset along party lines and has already been used by Orthodox parties in election ads. (Photo by Chris Yunker / Wikimedia Commons)
Local Conservative and Reform community members are pleased with the recent Israeli Supreme Court decision granting citizenship to those who converted to Judaism under non-Orthodox auspices in the Jewish state.
“I think it’s a significant first step in recognizing the validity, legitimacy and authority of a non-Orthodox understanding of Jewish identity,” said Rabbi Aaron Bisno , senior rabbi of Rodef Shalom Congregation.
Esther Hayut is president of the Israeli Supreme Court. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.