Jan 6, 2019 | Jewish Pluralism Watch, Masorti Movement Blog
A Crucial Report from Masorti’s Jewish Pluralism Watch. JPW works to monitor the Knesset on issues of importance to Masorti –inclusiveness, pluralism and democracy –consistent with Jewish tradition. This week they deliver a report packed with...
Dec 21, 2018 | Masorti Movement Blog
2018 was filled with hugely important Masorti Milestones. Whether it’s 800,00 Israelis now seeking out alternatives to Orthodox Judaism, or hundreds of kids with disabilities given the chance to fully participate in Jewish practice or just one...
Nov 30, 2018 | Masorti Movement Blog
Meet Four New Masorti Rabbis: A Generation of Passion & Purpose Exciting and inspiring news! The Masorti Movement is thrilled to welcome four new rabbis, just ordained by our partner, the Schechter Rabbinical Seminary. These four passionate Israelis from diverse...
Nov 11, 2018 | Masorti Movement Blog
It’s a relief to have good news to report on the status of the Masorti and Reform movements in Israel. After a spate of disappointments (the breaching the agreement for an egalitarian section at the Kotel, the detention of an Israeli rabbi for officiating at a...
Nov 6, 2018 | Masorti Movement Blog
Remarks from Hayyim Kehillat Torat, Herzliya, By Rabbi Rav Barry Schlesinger The week we experienced tragedy. Last Shabbat began with the murder of 11 Jews in Pittsburgh, and was followed by a traffic accident in the area of the Dead Sea that took the lives of an...
Oct 29, 2018 | Jewish Pluralism Watch
Here is this week’s update from Masorti’s Jewish Pluralism Watch. Our regular JPW Update keeps us informed on what’s happening in the Knesset on issues of importance to Masorti–inclusiveness, pluralism and democracy consistent with Jewish...
