Conversion Storm: Attack on High Court Following Precedent-Setting Ruling
The High Court of Justice ruling recognizing private conversion court "Ahavat HaGer" for the Law of Return sparks sharp reactions • Chief Rabbinate Council member demands emergency meeting and warns of harm to national unity…
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The High Court's recognition of private conversions for the Law of Return has ignited a political and religious firestorm. Critics warn this opens the door to mass Reform conversions and undermines the state's Jewish character. A chief rabbinate council member is demanding an emergency meeting, framing the ruling as a threat to national unity. The battle over who defines Jewishness in Israel is now squarely in the courts.