U.S. State Dept slams Israel on religious freedom reform

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http://www.timesofisrael.com/us-stat...reedom-reform/

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Interesting timing

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Ynet has a shorter, clearer article.....

Most American Jews belong to the more liberal Reform and Conservative streams and feel alienated by Israel's ultra-Orthodox authorities, who question their faith and practices.

Tensions are expected to rise again on Wednesday, which marks the first day of the Hebrew month of Elul, when the Women of the Wall, alongside members of the Reform and Conservative movements, plan to arrive at the Western Wall and hold an egalitarian prayer service, including women reading from the Torah and blowing the shofar.

In addition, the High Court of Justice is due to rule next week on a petition against the government's decision to freeze the egalitarian prayer area plan.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7...006256,00.html