Nov
29
Ilana has been living a double life in Israel. Though her first visit was as a Catholic, she ultimately decided to convert to Judaism, and following her conversion in Italy in 2006, she moved to Israel. Incredibly, despite the fact that the (Orthodox) Chief Rabbinate certifies her conversion, the civil organs of the State of Israel continue to deny her basic rights as a citizen. [read the rest of the article]
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Is this really true? Generally it is the other way around – the civil authorities will accept someone but the Orthodox Rabbinate will not. Is it just me or does it seem as if (some) of the Orthodox Rabbinate in Israel not want converts at all?!
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Unfortunately, very true. And anyone who’s reading the latest news on conversion would ask the same questions you ask. They say they want “true” converts but when you read about these cases, you really start to wonder if they mean “true” or no converts at all.
Aliza,
It seems that they don’t want converts at all. I understand that Judaism does not seek out converts and that is one of its most appealing aspects to me. However, when someone comes to the Jewish world and ultimately converts, why does the “establishment” make it so much more difficult.
I personally want to make aliyah but with the politics that are happening (which seem at odds with Torah/Talmud) I don’t know if I should even continue with my plans!