tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post114999864724305533..comments2023-07-20T13:13:38.728+03:00Comments on JoeSettler: Chief Rabbi & RCA reach CompromiseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1150014615126533802006-06-11T11:30:00.000+03:002006-06-11T11:30:00.000+03:00SoD:When exactly did they climb down?The Rabbinate...SoD:<BR/>When exactly did they climb down?<BR/>The Rabbinate got almost everything it wanted.<BR/>The critical and central (if not only) issue was acceptance of a certification process for overseas Rabbis so that their divorces and conversions could automatically be recognized in Misrad Hapnim and the Rabbanut as if they were local Rabbis, without all the extra hassle currently required in investigations. That was achieved. <BR/>Admittedly, instead of a test in Jerusalem, the RCA and the Rabbanut will set up a joint committee to decide who meets the Rabbanut's qualification. The only downside is that the Rabbis won't be going to Jerusalem, other than that, it is exactly from Rav Amar wanted - a way of guaranteeing standards, credentials, and identification of those being certified and creation of a list that will be automatically recognized by the Rabbanut and Misrad Hapnim. <BR/><BR/>Now, I don’t know what you mean about spitting on the RCA. There is no doubt that there were misunderstandings on each side - more do to cultural barriers and not understanding the local issues involved (bureaucracy vs. kavod).<BR/>But once the RCA leadership traveled to Israel to meet the Chief Rabbi those misunderstandings were cleared up and a working protocol was developed.<BR/><BR/>As for running to the Press, it wasn’t Rabbanut rabbis that ran to the press screaming 'Gevalt', publicly (purposely?) misinterpreting what Rav Amar said, calling the Chief Rabbi a Jewish Pope (shouldn't they have at least said Cohen Gadol?), and other rude comments.<BR/><BR/>I agree, it could have been worked out behind closed doors.<BR/><BR/><BR/>But why do you always try to twist things?JoeSettlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232647820807408898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1150006785795365542006-06-11T09:19:00.000+03:002006-06-11T09:19:00.000+03:00Well, the Rabbinate climbed up a high tree, and I'...Well, the Rabbinate climbed up a high tree, and I'm glad reality and unity brought them down to earth. <BR/><BR/>Its one thing to try and improve the process. Kol Hakovad for that-but don't spit at the respected RCA. <BR/><BR/>I hope the Rabbinate in the future doesn't use the media to promote themselves. All this could have happened in closed doors.<BR/><BR/>SoDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com