Apr 29, 2021 | Masorti Matters Blog
Coping with the cognitive decline of an older parent, grandparent or dear friend is difficult under the best of circumstances. But Israel now struggles, as we do, with the added stresses of the pandemic.In response, the Adraba Center of the Masorti (Conservative)...
Mar 1, 2021 | Masorti Matters Blog
After more than 15 years of struggle, the Masorti Movement of Israel today was vindicated by the Israeli Supreme Court, which now recognizes its conversions to Judaism for the purposes of the Law of Return and Aliyah to Israel. Rakefet Ginsburg, the CEO of Masorti...
Feb 16, 2021 | Masorti Matters Blog
The Abayudaya Jews of Uganda seek equality and inclusion in Israel, in the global Jewish community and, in the Zionist community. In Israel they face ongoing discrimination and legal challenges in their quest for full recognition by the State. As we begin to prepare...
Jan 25, 2021 | Masorti Matters Blog
Masorti Israel Struggles to Protect the Rights of Jews from Emerging CommunitiesToday we received very disturbing news that the Israeli Ministry of the Interior has ruled that Abayudaya Jews from Uganda are not from a “recognized Jewish community” and are...
Jan 13, 2021 | Masorti Matters Blog
Modern Day Miracle We have all suffered through dark days of the Coronavirus, of lockdowns, of financial distress, of illness and sadly, even death, But in a modern day miracle of science, we now have not only a vaccine, but two vaccines with more in the pipeline. A...
Sep 17, 2020 | Masorti Matters Blog
In this unique and challenging year, we know that each of our High Holidays will be unusual, requiring imagination to connect with community and to undertake the season’s essential experiences of repentance and teshuvah. Few things will look like they have in the...
