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Israel's top court recognizes non-Orthodox converts for immigration

The issue of conversion in Reform and Conservative communities has divided Israel for decades. Rabbinical authorities in Israel slammed the decision.
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Israel’s High Court of Justice has ruled that conversions to Judaism from non-Orthodox are acceptable for immigration to Israel. The landmark decision comes after years of debate on the issue, which has divided Jewish communities in Israel and abroad.

The High Court ruled on Monday that the state must recognize conversions to Judaism in the Reform and Conservative movements that are performed in Israel for the purpose of citizenship, multiple Israeli media outlets reported.

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