27.05.2012                      06.Siwan. 5772                    Schawuoth 1

Interview:

'Equal religious rights for Conservative, Reform'

New opposition leader talks about her pet topic – social democratic economics – Iran, the 'Tal Law' and the opposition.

Ahead of Shavuot, the holiday most identified with conversion due to the story of Ruth, opposition and Labor Party leader Shelly Yacimovich has a message of hope for those whose conversions – and other important Jewish ceremonies – are not recognized by the Chief Rabbinate….