Most Jewish Israelis back equality for Reform movement
Nearly two-thirds of Israeli Jews believe that Reform Judaism deserves rights equal to those afforded to Orthodox Judaism, a new poll found. The Midgam polling agency survey of 500 also showed a 25 percent approval for equality among respondents who defined themselves as religious, the NRG news website reported Thursday. 33% of respondents say they ‘especially identify’ with Progressive Judaism, compared to 36% for Orthodox stream.