Marriage in Israel
In Israel individuals can be married as Jews only if they can prove they are descended from a Jewish mother or that they have undergone Orthodox conversion.
Civil Marriage for Gay and Lesbian Jewish Couples
Adopted by the General Assembly
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
October 29-November 2, 1997 Dallas
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Newly Married Couples
WHEREAS many newly married couples do not seek synagogue membership until many years after their marriage; and
WHEREAS they are thus deprived of the synagogue membership and synagogues are deprived of their strength;
Galilee Diary: Under the Chuppah with a "Ceremony Facilitator"?
Recently, we attended still another wedding not conducted by a rabbi, but by a friend of the couple, or by a freelance “ceremony facilitator.” Although such ceremonies are not recognized by the population registry, and thus have no legal standing, the ways around this obstacle have gotten easier in recent years.
Top Ten Reform Movement Moments of 2013
It seems to be the time of year for lists, and 2013 was an exciting year in the Jewish world. From the Pew study to the Sharansky plan, check out our picks of the top 10 Reform Jewish moments during the year just ending. In no particular order, they are...
Intermarriage
WHEREAS intermarriage is of concern not only to the rabbinate but to the men, women, and youth of our movement, as parents and as leaders of the synagogue; and
WHEREAS the Central Conference of American Rabbis is now conducting a study of this problem;