CWJ director entreats American Jews to speak out against Israel's revoked conversions

08/12/2015

 

As the State of Israel expands its theocratic arm in so many different areas of life, it threatens all of us – not just converts.

Susan Weiss, founder and director, Center Women's Justice: "Israel is the State of the Jewish People. This means all Jewish people. Not just those who obey the Sabbath or other religious rules. Not just men. ... Even though it is a Jewish State, Israel must not force its citizens to obey Jewish law, or use state power to subpoena persons and cross-examine them regarding their adherence to Jewish law, and certainly not to penalize them if they have not so adhered. Today the State is just using state power to subpoena “lapsed” converts. Tomorrow it may subpoena you and me."

Read Susan's blog.