Aug 9, 2021 | Azarat Yisrael (Masorti Kotel/Robinson’s Arch), Jewish Pluralism Watch, Masorti Movement Blog
After Rabbi Eliezer Melamed, the ultra-Orthodox Rosh Yeshiva of Har Bracha in the West Bank, was quoted in an article in Arutz 7 making comments surprisingly supportive of Masorti (and Reform) Jews, I decided to get in touch with him. I was curious, of course, and...Sep 15, 2020 | Jewish Pluralism Watch
A subcommittee for Israel-Diaspora relations will be launched in the Knesset. Headed by MK Cotler-Wunsh of the Blue and White Party, the committee is expected to convene at the Knesset on Monday, Sept. 21. “Just before the High Holy Days and while facing the...
Sep 10, 2020 | Jewish Pluralism Watch, Masorti Movement Blog
The fight for equal treatment of Masorti-Conservative and Reform rabbis in Israel — a core struggle of the Masorti Movement of Israel and its signature Jewish Pluralism Watch Program — continues with this update from the courts by Masorti activists. This...
Jul 24, 2020 | Jewish Pluralism Watch, Masorti Matters Blog
Today’s edition of Ha’aretz includes a special feature on ground-breaking activity of the Masorti Movement of Israel’s Jewish Pluralism Watch (JPW) Program. JPW has traditionally focused on issues of religion and state, with a keen eye on Jewish...
Jun 12, 2020 | Jewish Pluralism Watch, Masorti Movement Blog
Don’t miss an exclusive interview with Yaakov Katz and YIzhar Hess, another in Masorti/JPW’s series of webinars on topics of vital interest to all who want to understand more about pluralism and democracy in Israel at this challenging time. Register here...
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...
