Tricky situation?

[ethanthej]

Tricky situation?

Hi there. I'm a gay Reform Jew living in America. My partner was raised nominally Christian but does have a Jewish grandmother, and he is beginning the conversion process. We have discussed the possibility of Aliyah before, so I have a few questions: 1) I'm adopted, so I don't know anything about my biological parents or grandparents, whether they were Jewish or not, but I've been raised as a Reform Jew, had a Bar Mitzvah, etc. Do I need an Orthodox conversion? 2) My partner, as I mentioned, is matrilineally Jewish, and is going through the process of a Reform conversion. He will no doubt need an Orthodox conversion before we move, right? 3) What is the status of GLBT couples in Israel making aliyah? I'm sure we couldn't have our relationsihp legally recognized, but what rights if any would we have? 4) What else do I need to know? Todah rabah for any help. Shalom, Ethan

 

[odelial]

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Hi I have to ask some people on that, i'll get back to you soon.

 

[odelial]

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Hi You didn't say if you married or not. So, You will both open separate Aliyah files. Each of you, once you have got approval of your conversions - via the Shaliach, will make Aliyah as a single man. You will each get Sal Klita as a single man you could buy 2 cars with rights, if you are not married you are like 2 single men. If you were married you could get rights as a couple at the Housing ministry and if you can prove that you live together - at customs they will treat you like a couple. More details - at the Shaliach's office. Good luck

 

[ethanthej]

Todah rabah

Thanks for the helpful answers. I'm glad to hear that making aliyah as a gay couple (who can't get married--we're in Oklahoma--but we might move somewhere in the U.S. with recognized same-sex marriage laws and live there for a few years before we make Aliyah) might be easier than anticipated. Todah and shalom.