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US Conservative Jews approve gay weddings
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Published: 02.06.12, 08:49
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31. They will be on level of the "reform jews".
Rio ,   new York   (06.02.12)
Sad day. Next thing is Kosher Han N' Cheese Bagels.
32. #2 is right. They only care for superficial things.
Mr Speedo ,   Virginia Beach, Va   (06.02.12)
Olam Ha' Sheker is what they are all about. "What can I get Now"? and so on..
33. Now It's Official!
Reuven Brauner ,   Raanana, Israel   (06.02.12)
Conservative "Judaism" is unequivicably no longer Jewish. They are a totally different religion than that outlined in the Torah and have no moral legitimacy to call themselves a branch of Judaism.
34. Better late than never
T ,   Brookline, US   (06.02.12)
35. To #33
Daniel ,   Barcelona, Spain   (06.02.12)
You would be right if it wasn´t for one thing. Israel has recognized Reform and Conservative Rabbis, so we are here to stay javerim. Good news for the same-sex couples. It´s good as long as kiddushin is not included in the ceremony (wich is the traditional core of the jewish marriage). So Mazel Tov to all the jews!!!
36. Thank u God
Gill ,   Montreal   (06.02.12)
Formaking me clear on chosing orthodoxy. Until today I was unsure.
37. #35
(06.02.12)
the leftist supreme court recognized the reform and conservative priests
38. what a joke
joe ,   NY   (06.03.12)
the whole concept is so illogical. They have nothing to do with Jewish Law or tradition. This is what they want to do and they have used some ttraditional texts to make them fell better. Don't confuse it for tradition or jewish law. It is not!
39. to #35
Yisrael ,   Tel Aviv   (06.03.12)
correction. Israel DIDN"T recognize reform and conservative as official rabbis. They can't act as rabbis to preform weddings, conversion or any other jewish life events. In Israel you guys operate outside of the mainstream. and thank G-d for that. you have decimated spiritual life in the US, and Israel shouldn't let you get a foothold.
40. to number 14
Yosef ,   London, UK   (06.03.12)
You are so wrong my friend. One tip: TRAVEL and you would see world jewery living his jewishness in many different ways, and this is not only about denominations. Orthodox judaism is nothing but a label to define people that decided to freeze creative judaism.. equally and democracy in judaism (i don´t get the secular thing...) are our banners in the Diaspora and soon in Israel. No more spitlng to little girls for not being "modest" and long bearded "jews" stealing our precious religion... Am Israel jai!
41. Are you speaking about the Torah
Tzl ,   Hungary   (06.03.12)
That is clearly in favor of marriage with more women? Those so called traditional jews forbid it clearly against the teaching of the torah. Did they have authority to change it? According to the Talmud (baba metzia 59b, mai achnai) definitely. The authority is based on majority ruling. Let me call your attention to the fact that denominations allowing same sex marriage are vast majority today. So, just like in mai achnai, their legal opinion is a biding one even in the case that the ruling is against the heaven's original intention (even the bat-kol does not prove, since the Torah is given to the earth and it is being commanded acharei rabim lahatot. So if one can order monogamic marriage against the torah then one can order same sex marriage against the torah.
42. Go read the Torah
Hannah ,   NZ   (06.03.12)
What is it about ' You shall not lie with a man as you would with a woman' (or words to that effect) that these 'Jews' don't understand? Oh well, it's always been said that destruction will come from within.
43. Inability to find cure for gays doesn't make it right
Sam ,   Canada   (06.03.12)
The bible is clear on homosexuality. It is wrong to practice same sex sex. The inability to find a cure for it or feeling sorry for gays doesn't make it right.
44. Israel isn't California!
Joseph ,   London UK   (06.03.12)
First they announce they will ordain actively gay and lesbian rabbis. Now they announce they will perform same sex weddings. The Conservative/Reform concept belongs to the Diaspora, not to the purity and sanctity of the Holy Land. Let them do what they will in California/Disneyland, but NOT in Israel.
45. Halachic authority
Sherlock Holmes ,   London England   (06.03.12)
The Jewish world recognises Rabbis Joseph Karo. the Rema, the Chofetz Chaim, Chazaon Ish, Yechezkel Abramsky, Moshe Feinstein and lehavdil Rav Yoseph Elyashiv as poskim or Halachic authorities. Which of these authorities would recognise the Conservative Rabbinical Assembly or its 'Halachic' rulings?
46. Fantasy Land?
Danny ,   London England   (06.03.12)
'And they lived happily ever after.' Imagine a same sex male couple happily married. If they want to have a child they must get a female ovum donor, a female to lease her womb to carry the pregnancy, and even if both males donate, only one will be the biological father, the other will be a biological outsider. Neither mother will know the baby, who will never know its two mothers. Is this what their rabbis want?
47. Romeo and Julian
Sherlock Holmes ,   London England   (06.03.12)
One loony Left group in London suggested kids should not be taught Romeo and Juliet because it was too hetero! Someone suggested adjusting it to 'Romeo and Julian'. Children have a right to know their biological mother and father, if for no other reason to avoid incest.
48. Same sex marriage
Belinda ,   USA   (06.03.12)
I can hardly find the words to describe my feelings right now. All I can say is SHAME, SHAME, SHAME!!!!
49. Sue them...
Tuvia Schertzman,MD ,   Betar Ilit, Israel   (06.03.12)
I wonder if they can be sued for false representation. There is nothing Jewish or conservative about them. They probably cannot even prove they are Jewish. Do they have officially recognized documents to prove their Jewishness? Even though they celebrate their abominations, I don't think hashem is particularly pleased. The Torah is hashems' and we are requirired to uphold it. Not the other way around.
50. Judaism is DEAD!
israeli ,   israel   (06.03.12)
51. Phoney matrimoney. On which ...
Yehudit ,   Israel   (06.03.12)
conservatives can , as far i am concerned, have a patent on.
52. 50 Not even endangered specie...
Yehudit ,   Israel   (06.03.12)
Let us embrace the fast growing haredi families.
53. With u.
James ,   Toronto   (06.03.12)
54. gay marriage
moron ,   galut   (06.04.12)
adam and steve..ridiculous and certainly not marriage! anything butt!
55. We banished HaSh_m from our lives in Germany. Now in America
Yosef ,   Boca Raton   (06.04.12)
Will this also bring another Shoa upon ourselves?
56. Who will get to wear the wedding dress?
Ish Kabibble ,   Delancey   (06.04.12)
57. All the World turns into Gay society....
Erika ,   Israel   (06.08.12)
this is not something to be proud!!!!!!!
58. #54 - haha you said butt
Arthur D ,   San Diego/Tel Aviv   (06.08.12)
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