What is Israels policy regarding immigration of Reform Jewish converts?
For purposes of immigration, non-Jews who have undergone Reform conversion are regarded as being Jewish. On the other hand, the Rabbinate uses a definition that is based on halakha (Jewish Law) by which only one who is born of a Jewish mother or has undergone valid conversion in accordance with halakha is considered Jewish. This has ramifications particularly in marriage and divorce, because one who has undergone Reform conversion is halakhically regarded as not Jewish. If you need further clarification, please contact me. .
