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Man Converted to Judaism in Israel Denied Residency Status
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By יעל יפה
First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago
What happened
A South African man who converted to Judaism and married an Israeli citizen in Israel has been denied residency status by the Population and Immigration Authority. The Authority claims his conversion occurred while he was on a temporary visa, despite the Rabbinate recognizing both his conversion and marriage.
- 01Man converted to Judaism and married in Israel, but denied residency.
- 02Population Authority cites temporary visa status during conversion.
- 03Couple holds Rabbinate-recognized conversion and marriage certificates.
- 04Couple is fighting for residency to live together in Israel.
- 05Legal battle ongoing over deportation and residency status.
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