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Between mental health sexuality gender and faith First of its kind conference takes place in NYC - Blogs - Jerusalem Post
"JQY also closely follows the subject in Israel. In October 2014 the Israeli Health Ministry issued a warning against conversion therapy that purports to alter the sexual orientation of homosexuals, arguing that there is no scientific proof that the treatment is effective. Despite the warning, Orthodox Jewish groups have continued these “therapies,” as was exposed by an undercover journalist from Mako. “The Orthodox community in America has a lot of overlap in Israel,” Mordechai says. “We were very encouraged by the strong position of the Health Ministry of Israel. It is similar to the positions of the AMA, APA and NASW here in the states.”"
"JQY also closely follows the subject in Israel. In October 2014 the Israeli Health Ministry issued a warning against conversion therapy that purports to alter the sexual orientation of homosexuals, arguing that there is no scientific proof that the treatment is effective. Despite the warning, Orthodox Jewish groups have continued these “therapies,” as was exposed by an undercover journalist from Mako. “The Orthodox community in America has a lot of overlap in Israel,” Mordechai says. “We were very encouraged by the strong position of the Health Ministry of Israel. It is similar to the positions of the AMA, APA and NASW here in the states.”"
