Law of return
Spain Scraps Language Test For Jewish Law Of Return
— Spanish authorities dispensed with language and culture tests for elderly applicants for citizenship under the country’s law of return for Sephardi Jews. The Spanish justice ministry decided to offer the dispensation from tests on the Spanish language and heritage, which used to be necessary for all applicants for citizenship under the 2013 law,…
Spain Puts Finishing Touches on Sephardic 'Law of Return'
Spain’s Congress is poised to vote on final amendments that would make it possible for descendants of Sephardic Jews to apply for citizenship.
Israel Extends Law of Return to Non-Jewish Same-Sex Spouses
Israel extended immigration benefits to non-Jewish spouses in same-sex marriages.
Jewish Enough for Birthright — But Not for Israel
They came on Birthright. They saw, fell in love and decided to stay. So why does Israel say they’re not Jewish enough to qualify for citizenship?
Israel Deports Some Converted Immigrants
Within the next few weeks Martina Ragachova could be deported from Israel — for being too modest. The Czech-born woman’s conversion is being rejected by the state.
Revising Israel's Law of Return
In the wake of the arrests of a gang of neo-Nazis in Israel, Yair Sheleg has some provocative but sensible proposals for overhauling Israel’s Law of Return.