Conservative Jews’ shift on gay rites causes no stir

The Conservative Jewish movement established guidelines in early June for the marriage of gay and lesbian couples. The reaction so far? Hard to find.

Asked if there had been any pushback, Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, executive vice president of the movement’s Rabbinical Assembly, said “just the opposite.”

“There is a tremendous sense of appreciation, of celebration,” Schonfeld said. “The guidance is considered thoughtful and helpful to do what it was intended to do . . . to bring sanctity between people who want to build a Jewish home.”