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reform
Amid the ravages of wildfires, Colorado Jews band together
Jewish Journal
July 2, 2012
The Sidmans are among the lucky ones: Their Colorado Springs home is still standing, nearly untouched by the flames that left many of their neighbors\’ houses in ashes.
Israel: More Reform, Conservative than Charedi Jews
Shmuel Rosner
February 29, 2012
Eight percent of Israeli Jews define themselves as Conservative or Reform Jews, compared to just 7 percent of Israelis who define themselves as “Charedi” (ultra-Orthodox). Amazing?
Beck apologizes to Reform Jews
Jewish Journal
February 25, 2011
Fox News host Glenn Beck apologized for comparing Reform Judaism to radical Islam. In an apology on his radio program Thursday, Beck said he had made \”one of the worst analogies of all time\” in saying on a radio show on Tuesday that, like Islamic extremists, Reform rabbis place politics ahead of religion. He delivered a special apology to Anti-Defamation League National Director Abraham Foxman, who was among the Jewish leaders who slammed Beck for his comments and demanded he apologize.
Same-sex unions roil Jews in former Soviet Union
Vladimir Matveyev
October 12, 2006
The resignation of a longtime leader of one of the largest Reform congregations in Ukraine has thrown the spotlight on a bitter controversy over homosexuality within the post-Soviet Reform movement.
Israel Should Accept All Jews as Jews
David Ellenson
April 7, 2005
On March 31, the Israeli Supreme Court ruled that 17 foreigners converted to Judaism by non-Orthodox rabbinic courts must be considered as Jews under the Law of Return. The Law of Return has long extended legal recognition as Jews to Reform and Conservative converts who have moved to Israel from the Diaspora.
Community Groups Weigh in on Golan
Tom Tugend
February 3, 2000
Bennett Zimmerman, a buttoned-down investment fund manager by day, stood up at the end of an evening\’s conversation and removed his shirt to reveal a T-shirt with bold Hebrew letters spelling out Ha\’am im HaGolan — The People are with the Golan.
Taking the Middle Road
Julie Wiener
June 3, 1999
The two-page statement, which seeks to spell out just exactly what Reform Judaism is about, was discussed for close to two years, underwent six drafts, garnered more than 30 amendments and sparked heated debate among Reform rabbis and their congregants.
Taking the First Step
Jewish Journal
September 9, 1998
More than 40 rabbis, from Orthodox to Reform, look for ways to increase respect among Jews
Scars Fall on Alabama
Jewish Journal
July 16, 1998
Close to half the Reform temples in Alabama are named \”Emanuel,\” which is Hebrew for \”God is with us.\” Jews all over the state are hoping it proves true this fall, when voters pick a governor.
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