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  Meretz: Recognize non-Orthodox conversion in Israel
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News DateMonday, February 20, 2006 07:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionThe Meretz party is supporting non-Orthodox conversion to Judaism as part of its election platform.

Israel's current Law of Return currently recognizes only Orthodox conversions that occur in Israel.

Conservative and Reform conversions are only recognized by the state if they took place outside of the state's borders.
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