A poll conducted by Teleseker Polling for the US-based Ruderman Family Foundation has found that 49% of Israelis strongly believe Israel’s official state Chief Rabbinate should recognize the legitimacy of Reform and Conservative Judaism to strengthen Israel’s connection with American Jews.
Almost Half Of Israelis Strongly Want Chief Rabbis To Recognize Reform And Conservative Movements
Shmarya Rosenberg • FailedMessiah.com
A poll conducted by Teleseker Polling for the US-based Ruderman Family Foundation has found that 49% of Israelis strongly believe Israel’s official state Chief Rabbinate should recognize the legitimacy of Reform and Conservative Judaism to strengthen Israel’s connection with American Jews, the JTA reported based on a report in the Israeli Hebrew-language news website Walla.com.
But the poll found that far fewer Israelis believe US Jews’ opinions should be considered on issues related to the peace process.
30% said American Jews’ opinions should be considered to some extent and 18% said American Jews’ opinions on peace should not be considered at all, while only 22% said US Jewry’s views on the peace process should be considered to a great extent.
The Ruderman Foundation is bringing five Knesset members to the US on a mission to learn more about US Jewry – the largest Jewish community outside Israel.