Thursday 22 July 2010

The Conversion law

The debate is not recent. It is maybe the final point of various kind of approaches and discussions regading this issue, taking into account the experiences from the last decenies, including the massive Alyah from Central and Eastern Europe.

Here are several opinions expressed in this respect:

"The purpose of the Conversion Bill is to increase the number of Jews, and as such it must be supported on principle. It is a strategic goal, a matter of survival for our people, whose ranks are dwindling exponentially. Diaspora Jewry is in an accelerated process of extinction, out of choice, and every action that increases the worldwide Jewish population, whether legislative or educational, is welcome".
Diaspora - A threat!
On the other side, it is to be mentioned that Reform and Conservative movement do not enjoy equal rights and status in Israel - see here an example of the relations with the Orthodox mainstream, so claiming now the risk of division is rather a political move, than reflecting an action plan aimed to correct this situation.


The Jerusalem Post - Troubles in the coalition



The Past Present

The American Jewish Congress is about to enter the pages of history, as a character of the past. Financial problems, as well as representativity problems. Situation available in the case of many other organizations, in North America, but not only. The debate is open, the question is how much a new leadership of young Jews is ready to take a certain lead. And, if yes, in what direction?