Reform Judaism

Orthodox condemnation of Reform and Conservative nothing new

The speech by haredi Orthodox leader Rabbi Yaakov Perlow assailing non-Orthodox Judaism, which has made headlines in recent days, is just the latest in a long line of Orthodox condemnations of non-Orthodox Judaism.

Reuven Rivlin, Israeli presidential front-runner, champions pluralism in politics but not Judaism

The former Knesset speaker, hailed as a defender of democratic norms, has compared Reform Judaism to “idol worship.”

Reuven Rivlin on Reform Judaism in 1989: ‘Idol worship and not Judaism’

Likud MK and Israeli presidential candidate Reuven Rivlin hasn’t had the kindest words for Reform Judaism.

Global

Ukrainian Jewish leaders: Chaos in east driving immigration to Israel

United States

Presidents Conference rejects J Street’s membership bid

Global

Reform Jews land victory in lawsuit against Hungary

Lifestyle

Rabbis’ mass head-shaving inspired by ‘Superman Sam’ raises nearly $600K

Israel

Poll: 49% of Israelis favor Rabbinate recognition for Reform, Conservative Jews

United States

Jewish groups resume dialogue with mainline churches

Culture

Conservative, Reform rabbis: Robinson’s Arch transfer plan ‘infuriating and unacceptable’

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