Rotem: Reform are Jews • Maklev: bribe MKs

MK David Rotem Yisrael Beiteinu) apologized this morning (Sunday), to the comments condemning the reformers.

The discussion in the morning regarding conversion Committee , Constitution, Law and Justice Open Committee Chairman MK David Rotem , apologizing for his remarks last week about the Reform movement .

"I expressed to Reform Judaism misinterpreted and incorrectly, said," As a result many were upset. I had no intention to offend anyone and the Reform movement. There were those who tried to divert the words in the direction of non-recognition of Reform Judaism, and it is not so. Reformers, and of course everyone who is born of a Jewish mother are Jews in every respect. "

Rotem explained: "My intention was between reformers and I have a difference of opinion about the practice in the application of Judaism. Along with it as we are all sons of one religion, we must resolve their differences on issues relevant to discussions and deliberations around the table. I retract and express my apologies to anyone who was insulted".

MK Uri Maklev (Yahadut Hatorah), protested the apology, saying, "They cause an MK to apologize; they are the greatest enemy of the Jewish people."

MK Moti Yogev (Habayit Hayehudi) joined Maklev's words.

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