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R. Ben Waxman asked me if I read the article about this or only his
summary. (I deleted his message to me.) <br><br>
The article I read is at
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/cof59m6" eudora="autourl">
http://tinyurl.com/cof59m6</a> It does not give any of the details
you gave. Thus I responded to your post. This article
says in part<br><br>
<font size=3>The ruling also eases restrictions on the consumption of
fruits, vegetables and dairy products in the home of someone who does not
keep kosher. <br><br>
"Beit Hillel has rabbinical leaders who are attuned to the
public," Rabbi Ronen Neubert, the director-general of Beit Hillel,
said. "The organization was founded with the mission of giving a
voice to tolerant, level-headed and welcoming Judaism whose ways are
pleasant and non-coercive. Judaism's House of Hillel provides religious
answers to contemporary theological issues as well. The first issue we
discussed is particularly relevant; we are confident that the religious
ruling will allow those who keep kosher routinely or just occasionally
be guests at the home of those who do not keep kosher. This will
increase the unity and love amongst the people of Israel."<br><br>
According to its press release, the Beit Hillel organization comprises
more than 150 national religious rabbis. It strives to see the moderate
and attentive rabbinical leadership return to the forefront of Judaism,
to address the growing need of Israelis for a more tolerant Judaism. It
lists three main issue on which it plans to focus: reconciling democracy
and Jewish law, safeguarding the rights of women in society, and allowing
Israelis to enjoy an education that combines both Halachic Judaism and
secular fields of study. "We seek to enlist open-minded people to
join our cause and take part in this effort by making their voice
heard," the statement said. <br><br>
I have no idea what being attuned to the public means nor do I know what
part of the public R. Neubert is referring to. It seems to me from
what I read the being "attuned to the public" trumps halacha.
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YL<br>
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