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Worldwide Conservative/Masorti Leadership Statement on President Herzog’s Framework

Posted on March 27, 2023

We, the leaders of the Global Conservative/Masorti Movement representing more than 2 million Jews around the world, commend President Herzog for his leadership and his serious, responsible framework for resolving the unprecedented crisis facing Israel’s democracy and society. As hundreds of thousands of Israelis continue to take to the streets and deep concern about the plan currently being advanced Continue Reading »

Conservative/Masorti Movement Organizations Commend Netanyahu’s Decision to Suspend Judicial Reform Proposals

Posted on March 27, 2023

Posted on: Monday March 27, 2023 In response to the Israeli government’s suspension of legislative consideration of judicial reform measures, Conservative/Masorti movement organizations issued the following statement: “We commend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his decision to temporarily suspend his coalition’s controversial judicial reform proposals. We are pleased that this policy has been postponed until Continue Reading »

Pesach for Ukrainian Refugees

Posted on March 27, 2023

This year, more than ever, Masorti Olami together with their partners at the Schechter Institutes are focusing their efforts on making sure our Ukrainian refugees and communities are able to celebrate Pesach to the fullest. This includes ensuring there are communal and individual Seders, some with over 100 people, in Kyiv, Odessa, Chernivtsi, Kharkiv, Berlin, Continue Reading »

A Bat Mitzvah to Cherish

Posted on March 25, 2023

By Sheila Offman Gersh, American Mothers of Israeli Olim Google Group Organizer A Bat Mitzvah to Cherish For the past three years I have been attending the Women’s League Bat Mitzvah class. I completed two levels of Hebrew classes and I am participating in a trope class. Women’s League will have its “official” Bat Mitzvah Continue Reading »

Always be Yourself

Posted on March 4, 2023

By Sue Bengele, WLCJ Financial Secretary When I became a Bat Mitzvah many years ago… you know, when girls had their Bat Mitzvah on a Friday night, were able to sing the Haftarah, sing the Kiddush and perhaps be able to lead the congregation in Yigdal… My Rabbi said the following three words to me Continue Reading »

A Festive Reading of Megillat Ha’atzmaut 2023

Posted on March 2, 2023

Dear friends and partners! We would like to invite you to join us again this year and take part in an exciting tradition – Festive Reading of Megillat Ha’atzmaut at the Egalitarian Kotel As you know, this is a multi-denomination multi-organizational event focused on reading the Declaration of Independence with tropes alongside a prayer for Continue Reading »

One Year Since The Start Of The War In Ukraine

Posted on February 27, 2023

One Year After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine On February 24, 2023, marks one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Masorti Olami, together with our partners at The Schechter Institutes, continue to closely monitor the situation, and support and assist our Masorti/Conservative community members both within Ukraine and in host countries around the world on a Continue Reading »

Jewish leaders at gathering of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations express concerns about judicial reform

Posted on February 22, 2023

Knesset News, February 22, 2023 ​The Committee for Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs, chaired by MK Oded Forer (Yisrael Beitenu), convened on Tuesday for a meeting together with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations (COP), on the occasion of the opening of the COP’s annual gathering. The discussion, which was held largely Continue Reading »

Update from Jerusalem: Day 1

Posted on February 21, 2023

Conference of Presidents Kicks Off Leadership Mission We are thrilled to kick off the 48th Conference of Presidents National Israel Leadership Mission! Over the next few days we will engage with many top political, governmental, and military leaders who are responsible for the formulation and implementation of Israeli foreign and defense policies. We will also Continue Reading »

Masorti Conservative Leadership Statement

Posted on February 19, 2023

Worldwide Conservative/Masorti Leadership Statement on legislation that threatens Israel’s democratic character Sunday, February 19th, 2023 Since Israel’s founding, the Conservative/Masorti movement around the world has been a major force in standing up for Israel when its safety, stability, and well-being come under threat. It is out of grave concern and our deep devotion to Medinat Continue Reading »