Lewis: “In Chattanooga, we do have very strong synagogues, a very strong federation and a lot of folks committed to it.”
"To turn against Israel is a sign of Jewish illness," Hirsch said Wednesday.
Reform Judaism conference in New York addresses issues of Jewish Peoplehood, Zionism and the disappearance of conversion ceremonies in the movement
If the leaders of liberal groups speak out against shutting down those who do not agree with them, there is hope for democracy.
One of the main demonstrators was Rabbi Lea Mühlstein, the International Chair of Arzenu, which represents Reform and Progressive Jewry.
Reform Judaism sees itself as a movement that is traditional but up-to-date with modernity. Liberal Judaism in the UK is quite similar but has become more radical and modern.
Chikli enlightened the listeners on what is going on behind the scenes toward a compromise to the judicial overhaul.
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.
Why do Reform and Conservative Jews feel unappreciated in Israel?
This is the first hearing taking place on the issue in the past two years and the first during this government.