Defying Landmark Ruling, Israel Denies Citizenship to Ugandan Convert
Under the Law of Return, converts to Judaism are eligible to immigrate to Israel and obtain automatic citizenship as long as they have been converted in a 'recognized Jewish community'
In a slap in the face to the non-Orthodox denominations, Israel’s Interior Ministry rejected on Monday an application for citizenship under the Law of Return from a member of the Jewish community of Uganda who was converted through the Conservative movement.
Click the alert icon to follow topics:
Comments
ICYMI
What if the Big Bang Never Actually Happened?
Why Palestinian Islamic Jihad Rockets Kill So Many Palestinians
'Strangers in My House': Letters Expelled Palestinian Sent Ben-Gurion in 1948, Revealed
AIPAC vs. American Jews: The Toxic Victories of the 'pro-Israel' Lobby
‘This Is Crazy’: Israeli Embassy Memo Stirs Political Storm in the Balkans
