Moshe Nissim, who proposed conversion reform, blames Chief Rabbinate and Haredi parties for High Court recognition of Reform and Conservative conversions done in Israel

United Torah Judaism campaign clip suggests High Court, which recently recognized non-Orthodox conversions, would also accept canines as members of the tribe

Moshe Nissim, a former justice minister, says decision recognizing Reform and Conservative conversions done in Israel was the result of stonewalling by opponents of earlier changes

Two movements that make up majority of US Jews, express hope that move will lead to their integration in Israeli society; Orthodox Union, JFNA, Conference of Presidents silent

Judges say converts through non-Orthodox denominations in Israel must be considered Jews for citizenship purposes; right-wing religious lawmakers, chief rabbis fume

Shas, UTJ and National Religious Party lawmakers pan Knesset hopeful Gilad Kariv, say he represents a dangerous 'cult'; Kariv: Proof of need for non-Orthodox representation

Argentine Rabbi Sergio Bergman receives handwritten Spanish-language holiday note from countryman

Worshipers from Temple Har Shalom, a reform congregation, reportedly able to maintain social distancing in the 6,100 capacity arena

Several organizations, such as Union for Reform Judaism, Anti-Defamation League and Orthodox Union, got in excess of $5 million in coronavirus relief; some laid off staff anyway

Social justice champion and former Argentine environment minister is ready to take on Israel's Orthodox status quo and fight for recognition of 1.8 million Jews he now represents