Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2016
Yariv Levin's criticism of Reform Judaism
Tourism Minister Yariv Levin criticized efforts to provide pluralistic prayer arrangements at the Western Wall and made dismissive predictions about Reform Jews. Reform leaders and rabbinical organizations protested, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the remarks.
2015
Religious Affairs Minister's comments about Reform Judaism
David Azoulay described Reform Judaism in derogatory terms during a dispute involving Women of the Wall. IMPJ executive director Gilad Kariv condemned the remarks and questioned the minister's ability to represent all Israeli citizens.