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Death threats, vandalism against Reform Jews in Israel

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Published: 26 November 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Death threats sent to Reform Jewish leaders at vandalised synagogue in central Israel – Judy Maltz & Barak Ravid – Haaretz 24.11.16
Hate graffiti sprayed on walls of Kehilat Ra'anan allude to controversy over Western Wall egalitarian prayer space deal. This is the fifth time that Kehilat Ra’anan has been vandalised.

Today, Israeli leaders' incitement against Reform Jews became death threats – Anat Hoffman – Haaretz 24.11.16
When MKs, ministers and prominent (state-funded) rabbis call us Reform Jews 'dogs' and 'idolaters' and face no sanction, who's surprised their devotees now attack our synagogues and threaten our leaders?

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Ultra-Orthodox hail Trump as blow to US Jews’ clout in Israel November 19, 2016

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Court emphasises unity and diversity of the Jewish people April 2, 2016

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