conversion

If approved, the amendment would effectively exclude Reform and Conservative conversions from qualifying under Israel's Law of Return

'This kind of oppressive policy would be more indicative of hardline Muslim regimes than the democratic Jewish state'

Family with a unique history and deep ties to Judaism faces legal hurdles in their quest to convert

Anyone with at least one Jewish grandparent or converted to Judaism is eligible for Israeli citizenship

2021 saw 194 registrants for Israel's Reform movement, up from an average of 80 years prior

'This practice is a murder of the psyche, and sometimes of the body as well'

'Our country is a Jewish country, with the Chief Rabbinate, with Torah — that is our essence'

Lau's authorization is currently required for all conversions in the country

The proposed crime would be punishable by up to five years in prison

Lawsuit accuses school of discrimination by illegally holding up registration based on skin color

Decision means those converted through Reform and Conservative movements to receive Israeli citizenship