conservative judaism

In Germany, a new group reflects a schism among liberal Jewish congregations

The schism is less about theological differences, but rather about how scandals should be managed and approached.

By TOBY AXELROD/JTA
22/04/2023

An amended Conservative Jewish Passover policy taps into the booming gluten-free market

Conservative Jews may now buy certified kosher products that have kosher-for-Passover ingredients and are certified gluten-free — even if they aren’t explicitly certified kosher for Passover.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
06/04/2023

Aruba’s new rabbi comes out of retirement to lead a congregation in ‘paradise’

Alberto “Baruch” Zeilicovich recently came out of retirement to begin a three-year contract as the rabbi of Beth Israel Synagogue in Oranjestad, Aruba.

By DAN FELLNER/JTA
16/03/2023
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'A Man of Spirit': The autobiography of a lifelong Jewish activist - review

Rabbi Dr. Barry Schwartz has been a lifelong activist, rarely pausing in his 58-year rabbinical career.

By DAVID GEFFEN
11/03/2023

Investigation into Conservative movement’s youth group identifies ‘hypersexualized culture’

The report comes amid a time of reckoning over child sexual abuse in the Jewish world.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
10/03/2023

The Diaspora Affairs Ministry should not neglect concerns of Jews abroad - editorial

The readiness to listen to Jewish communities – as the minister said – is important but it cannot just be about their needs when it comes to education and Hebrew studies within their communities.

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Cleveland rabbi sentenced to prison for soliciting underage sex

Among those who testified on Stephen Weiss’ behalf in a bid for leniency was a prominent rabbi in the Conservative movement.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
02/03/2023

Reform and Conservative Jews feel discrimination in Israel - Jewish Agency chairman

Why do Reform and Conservative Jews feel unappreciated in Israel?

01/03/2023

Western Wall compromise: Israel's High Court to hold hearing

This is the first hearing taking place on the issue in the past two years and the first during this government. 

28/02/2023

15 Conservative Jewish orgs. protest Israeli judicial reform

The Conservative Jewish organizations noted: "Our love for Israel compels us to action, just as it has in every past crisis the State of Israel has faced."

19/02/2023
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