Reply To: Where are US Rabbanim in the Fight for Geyur Bill?

“Why? Isn’t Israel the home of the “Traditional” Jew? And if they actually are serious about joining Klal Yisroel, they will make sure to do it right.”

Yes while about 40% of Israeli’s define themselves as traditional it means many things to many people. The “tradition” of the younger generation is considerably weaker than their parent and the 20% who define themselves as secular would not mind to marry non-Jews at all. We have an explosive situation on our hands, we are sitting on a powder-keg.

Many non-Jews from the soviet union feel very much part of Am Yisrael, which is half the battle see the Rambam. Many want to officially convert, although are open about not wanting to keep a frum/religious lifestyle. There is room in Halacha to allow such people to convert, although the poskim who do hold in this manner are in the minority to say the least. As I said before this entire situation is very difficult one. We cannot afford to be two machmir.

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