The Masorti movement is the name given to Conservative Judaism in Israel and other countries outside Canada and U.S. It is part of the Conservative movement. Masorti means "traditional" in Hebrew. It shouldn't be confused with the large part of Israeli Jews (25% to 50% depending on definitions) who define themselves as "masorati" - meaning religiously "traditional" and at least nominally Orthodox. Masorti Judaism in Israel Conservative Judaism had begun to make its presence known in Israel befo… (More on Masorti) |