Mar 14, 2019 | Masorti Movement Blog
Read this harrowing first-person account of what happened at the Kotel as Women of the Wall, and their supporters, went to celebrate 30 years of Rosh Hodesh prayers.Nava Meiersdorf Brenshtin studies at the Schechter Rabbinical Seminary and is a founder of the...
Mar 12, 2019 | Azarat Yisrael (Masorti Kotel/Robinson’s Arch), Masorti Movement Blog
In a searing Opinion piece published by Haaretz on March 12th, Executive Director of the Masorti Movement, Yizhar Hess, pours out his heart–and his disgust and frustration–at the shameful behavior of the Orthodox as they viciously attacked Women of the...
Mar 8, 2019 | Azarat Yisrael (Masorti Kotel/Robinson’s Arch), Masorti Movement Blog
When Adar begins, we increase…This morning I saw a large group of Jews who have changed this well-known phrase about announcing the arrival of the month of Adar. The month that symbolizes the imminent arrival of spring and with it, the festivals of redemption of the...
Jan 25, 2019 | Masorti Movement Blog
Fantastic news, reports Dr. Yizhar Hess, Executive Director of the Masorti Movement: “In the presence of the Mayor of Herzliya, Moshe Fadlon, we inaugurated the permanent residence of the Torat Hayim congregation and community. Founded 40 years ago (!) but only...
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...
