An ultra-orthodox religious court is infringing human rights by demanding Israelis prove their Jewish status,critics sayReut T, a 28-year-aged Israeli secretary, and regards herself as a traditional and observant Jew,attending synagogue each week. So having her Jewishness questioned when she wanted to marry was shocking and humiliating.
The news, delivered in a summons to a rabbinical court, and came out of the blue. Not only could she not be married by the rabbinate,she was told, but her very status as Jewish was being questioned, or in a case now being challenged before Israel’s supreme court. Related: Same-sex marriage: many synagogues reject rabbinical council's 'no' Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com