Law of return israel
How Nazi categories of ‘half-Jews’ and ‘quarter-Jews’ still decide who is a Jew - study
Under Nazi law, these people were grouped under the term "Mischlinge" and bureaucratically labelled as “half-Jews” or “quarter-Jews,” depending on how many grandparents were recorded as Jewish.
Israel’s Supreme Court blocks automatic citizenship for non-Jewish children of immigrants
Ofir Sofer is the first religious Zionist leader to say the king is naked - comment
Some conclude Israel is closing its gates towards diaspora Jews, especially from NY - opinion
Aliyah Min: Comittee to discuss Law of Return, without passing legislation
According to Sofer, most Russian and Ukrainian olim in 2022 weren't considered Jewish by Orthodox law but were still able to make aliyah.
Senior Netanyahu adviser to ‘Post’: No commitment to change Law of Return
UTJ wishes to change Israel's Law of Return because of “the difficulties and loopholes created by the Grandchild Clause.”
Netanyahu agrees to amend Law of Return in coalition deal with UTJ
A new version of the law – without the “grandchild clause” – will be brought to a vote in the Knesset by March 31.
Israel's haredi parties won't immediately demand Law of Return change
The Likud Party convinced its coalition partners to establish a committee to discuss the Grandchild Clause and reach conclusions in the coming term.
Letters to the Editor December 14, 2022: Lack of responsibility
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Likud will not agree to change in Israel's Law of Return - report
The Likud will instead offer a committee to block the exploitation of olim rights.
Changes to the Law of Return won't affect majority of US Jews - exclusive
99% of US olim are Jewish or are first-degree relatives of Jews. In contrast, about 70% of former USSR olim aren't considered Jewish.
Letters to the Editor December 12, 2022: Represent all the people
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Israel's Knesset must leave the Law of Return alone - opinion
Excising the Grandchild Clause would signal to hundreds of thousands of Israelis, who are not recognized as Jews, that the Knesset regards them as second-class citizens.
Law of Return: Grandchildren of Jews have Jewish blood - opinion
Let's look at the glass half full: For those who are confident of their culture, their land and their peoplehood, there is simply no fear, no trepidation and no worry.
