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Law of Return amendment sparks conversion standards debate

Published Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Updated May 12

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A proposed amendment to Israel's Law of Return aims to change the standards for recognizing conversions for immigration purposes. The amendment would require conversions to adhere to halachic or Orthodox standards, sparking a debate among Israeli lawmakers and religious bodies.

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  • A proposed amendment to Israel's Law of Return would make the recognition of conversion for Law of Return purposes dependent on halachic or Orthodox standards.

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  • The Jerusalem PostCenter-Right

    The Jerusalem Post frames the debate around the Law of Return amendment from an Israeli center-right perspective, emphasizing the arguments of religious coalition lawmakers who seek to align conversion recognition with Orthodox standards and address perceived abuses of the system.

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