Religious Community (Conversion) Ordinance Amendment (Conversion by a City Rabbi) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק לתיקון פקודת העדה הדתית (המרה) (גיור על ידי רב עיר)
TL;DRThe proposal allows city rabbis to recognize conversion and to establish conversion courts within their jurisdiction, without the need for further approval.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal addresses the conversion process in Israel and adds a definition of 'city rabbi' to the Religious Community Ordinance. Under the proposal, a city rabbi will be able to establish a conversion court within their jurisdiction, and a city rabbi's approval of a change of religion will be considered a certificate of approval for the purposes of the ordinance without the need for further approval. The proposal aims to speed up conversion proceedings and prevent delays in these processes.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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