I read with great interest RRFEI's coverage (May 2, 2016) of Dr. Netanel Fisher's paper on conversion in Israel. As a conversion advocate and activist, and he who originally envisioned Giyur Ke-Halakha, Israel's network of independent Orthodox conversion courts, I'd like to offer a few observations. First and foremost, Dr. Fisher's analysis of the challenges is quite … [Read more...] about Rabbi Chuck Davidson on ‘The Challenge of Conversion in Israel’ by Dr. Netanel Fisher
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A resource: Lenient Halakhic rulings on conversion
Many in Israel are working toward a return to halakhah as intended by our tradition, and not as a political gambit to secure power in the Jewish State. We have heard in past weeks from Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz, who is working for a rational and traditional standard of kashrut that does not coerce Israelis into paying exorbitant fees or discriminating against other religions: a … [Read more...] about A resource: Lenient Halakhic rulings on conversion