The initiative comes at time when Reform movement, along with Conservative movement, has deep disagreements with Israeli government over state recognition for Jewish denominations, Jewish conversion, and prayer rights at Western Wall.. ... The initiative comes at time when Reform..…

Women insist on civil rights, play increasingly important roles in politics, business, the military, education, and all professions, and there are even female members of the clergy in many churches, such as the Anglican Church and the synagogues and temples of the Jewish Reform and Conservative..…