ABSTRACT

Is Judaism a religion or a nationality? Can a person claim Jewish nationality and, at the same time, no religion? Does conversion from Judaism prevent an individual from emigrating to Israel under the Law of Return?These questions were recently considered by the Israeli Supreme Court, and the judgments rendered are translated in this volume. Palestinian and Israeli statutes concerning immigration, nationalization, and registration are interpreted by the judges.

chapter |34 pages

OSWALD RUFEISEN v. MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR

In the Supreme Court sitting as the High Court of Justice

chapter |157 pages

BENJAMIN SHALIT AND OTHERS v. MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR AND ANOTHER

In the Supreme Court sitting as the High Court of Justice