Conversion Ruling Dents Power of Israeli Rabbinate Over Rituals

Under the March 31 ruling, the state of Israel must recognize Jewish conversions performed in private Orthodox conversion courts not run by its Chief Rabbinate. According to the ruling, those who convert in any Orthodox court in Israel may gain citizenship.

http://forward.com/news/breaking-news/337721/conversion-ruling-dents-power-of-israeli-rabbinate-over-rituals/


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