Israel's Supreme Court Recognizes Private Orthodox Conversions for Law of Return
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Israel's Supreme Court unanimously ruled that private Orthodox conversion courts, specifically "Ahavat Hager" led by Rabbi Haim Amsalem, must be recognized for the Law of Return. The decision rejects a state appeal and was delivered by Justices Isaac Amit, Yael Willner, and Khaled Kabub. The ruling follows a petition by a Filipino citizen converted in 2018. Rabbi Dr. Seth Farber of ITIM welcomed the decision but criticized the state's conversion policies and lack of legislative action.
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- Israel's Supreme Court recognized private Orthodox conversions for the Law of Return, rejecting a state appeal.
- The ruling mandates recognition of Rabbi Haim Amsalem's "Ahavat Hager" conversion court.
- The decision was unanimous, delivered by Supreme Court President Justice Isaac Amit and Justices Yael Willner and Khaled Kabub.
- The court found "Ahavat Hager" to be a serious Orthodox court that rigorously tests candidates.
- Rabbi Dr. Seth Farber criticized the state's conversion policies and lack of legislative action.
- The ruling emphasizes the importance of accepting converts, citing Jewish tradition and the Talmud.
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