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When Conservative rabbis make aliyah to Israel, they navigate complex religious and cultural transitions that challenge traditional assumptions about denominational boundaries. Through a mini-symposium featuring seven Conservative rabbis who immigrated to Israel, qualitative responses revealed that Zionist ideology and pursuit of Jewish wholeness - not dissatisfaction with American Jewish life - drove their decisions to relocate. Despite material hardships, participants reported profound satisfaction and fulfillment, experiencing their Israeli lives as meaningful participation in Jewish history. The rabbis demonstrated remarkable adaptability in Israel's religious landscape, often finding accommodation within modern Orthodox communities while maintaining their Conservative identity. Yet notable ambivalence emerged regarding Conservative Judaism's institutional role in Israel, with only congregational leaders strongly advocating movement expansion. Participants described intensified traditional observance and deeper engagement with Jewish texts while preserving their historical-critical approach to Judaism. As this demographic continues to grow, Conservative rabbis contribute significantly to Israeli society through individual influence rather than institutional growth. Their experiences suggest Conservative Judaism's Israeli future lies in addressing local needs rather than transplanting American models, potentially appealing to Israelis seeking alternatives to the secular-Orthodox divide.

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    Published 1977

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