This communication presents a response by Israeli Conservative Rabbi Gil Nativ to critiques of Conservative Judaism's approach to religious practice and legal recognition in Israel. The article employs textual analysis and theological argumentation to examine the tensions between Conservative and Orthodox interpretations of Jewish law, particularly regarding marriage, conversion, and religious authority. Nativ addresses the practice of Israeli couples traveling abroad for civil ceremonies to circumvent Orthodox rabbinical monopoly, arguing this constitutes a Zionist mitzvah that strengthens Israeli society against religious coercion. The methodology involves comparative analysis of halakhic positions, examination of contemporary Israeli religious politics, and theological justification for alternative Jewish practices. Key findings demonstrate fundamental philosophical differences between Conservative and Orthodox approaches: Conservative Judaism advocates mutual marriage contracts versus traditional acquisition models, converts individuals "to Judaism" rather than specifically to Orthodox practice, and permits greater flexibility in ritual law. The study reveals that Conservative rabbis' collaboration with Reform movements in Israel stems from shared discrimination rather than theological alignment. The author concludes that the struggle for religious pluralism in Israel transcends denominational growth, arguing it is essential for the health of Israeli society and global Judaism, while religious coercion alienates Jews from tradition rather than fostering holiness.