[Buggman]

Why not? Roman Catholicism has excommunicated those who denied the doctrines of indulgences and Jews who wanted to keep the practices of their fathers while following a Jewish King. The Vatican has made it pretty clear over the centuries that it has the right to break off or restore official relations with groups as it sees fit.

But the Rabbinate also has the right to break off relations with those whose decisions empower and encourage Israel's enemies.

Shalom.

[ladyjane]

It just seems so silly that people from one religion would tell people of another religion how they should run their religion.

They have a right to their opinion, of course. I guess that’s why we have so many different religions. It still seems odd - sort of like the Catholics telling the Episcopalians that they shouldn’t have women ministers. Actually more like telling the Episcopalians that they should all believe Henry VIII was a murderer. Why would the Catholics care what the Episcopalians believe about Henry?

[Uri’el-2012]

But the Rabbinate also has the right to break off relations with those whose decisions empower and encourage Israel's enemies.

Amen Amen!

shalom b'SHEM Yah'shua HaMashiach Adonai