Reform Movement
In the shadow of October 7: How Yom Kippur has changed for some secular Israelis
The October 7 attack has affected all Israelis somehow. Some have questioned God’s existence. Others have gotten closer to religion, and sought connection to spirituality.
Jerusalem Reform synagogue egged on Rosh Hashanah in second attack in a month
Fringe rabbis recruit Jewish clergy to lobby against US military aid to Israel, halt weapons sales
Banning anti-Zionist rabbis is the enlightened and liberal position - opinion
Ultra-Orthodox MK compares Reform Jews to pigs
Haredi MKs denounce Labor MK, Reform Rabbi Gilad Kariv amid his appointment to chair Knesset Constitution, Law, Justice Committee • UTJ MK Meir Porush compares Reform Jews to "pigs"
The fracturing of liberal Judaism over Jewish particularism - opinion
The growing inclination among liberal Jews to deemphasize Jewish distinctiveness is the gravest threat to the future of liberal Judaism.
Kariv condemns Orthodox monopoly over religious life in maiden speech
First Reform rabbi to serve as MK says rights of ‘millions of Israelis’ violated by monopoly of Chief Rabbinate, says he will speak for Diaspora Jews in Knesset.
A rabbi was suspended by the Reform movement, his synagogue now knows why
In 2000, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, or CCAR, suspended Zimmerman following what it vaguely described at the time as “personal relationships” that violated ethical codes.
New Passover Haggadah published by US Reform movement
The editors of this artistic and innovative Haggadah also bring us some new commentaries on this central biblical text that they have added to our recitation of the story.
50 liberal Orthodox rabbis back High Court’s conversion decision
Until the ruling, converts through the non-Orthodox denominations, amounting to approximately 140 people a year on average, were unable to claim Israeli citizenship as Orthodox converts are.
Small step for the court, large step for converts - comment
Despite the clear definition in the law, the ultra-Orthodox monopoly seeks to expand and intensify its control.
Jewish NGOs celebrate 'long overdue' Israeli conversion decision
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, said the decision "reflects the diversity and vibrancy of Jewish life in Israel and around the world.”
Court rules: Recognize Reform, Conservative conversions done in Israel for citizenship
High Court historic decision enrages the Chief Rabbinate and Orthodox political parties.
Reform threatens KKL-JNF with High Court petition over West Bank purchases
Ultra-Orthodox WZO faction accuses liberal groups of ‘cooperating with foreign parties to create diplomatic pressure’ after KKL-JNF gives preliminary approval to buy Palestinian property in West Bank