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The Far-Reaching Impact of Israel's Religion and State Conflict
Written by on 27/09/2013
From the battle over the exclusion of women from the public realm to public transportation on shabbat, the religion and state conflict has a serious and detrimental impact on daily life in Israel.
Are Jewish Communal Funds in Poland Being Mishandled?
Written by on 24/09/2013
“There have been too many examples of mishandling of communal funds, in Europe and here in Israel, and ‘trust us’ is just not enough anymore."
To Reach Diaspora, Make Israel Welcoming to All Jews
Written by Uri Regev on 24/09/2013
In a Jewish Daily Forward op-ed, Rabbi Uri Regev writes that Israeli and American Jewish leadership's blind eye to religious freedom in Israel will endanger Israel's relationship with the next generation of American Jewry.
Zionism’s unfinished business
Written by on 17/09/2013
An editorial from the Canadian Jewish News renews the call for freedom of religion and equality and uses Hiddush's Religion and State Index to show exactly why.
Guide dogs at the Kotel: The latest battle for freedom of religion at the Western Wall
Written by on 15/09/2013
Despite the ban on guide dogs at the Western Wall, Rabbi Uri Regev's call for support and tolerance for the handicapped is joined by Knesset Member Karin Elharar and Orthodox Rabbi Benny Lau
Poll shows support for cuts to haredi sector, skepticism over enlistment law
Written by on 10/09/2013
93% of haredi community opposes gov't measures on religion and state.
Introducing the 2013 Religion and State Index!
Written by on 09/09/2013
Rabbi Uri Regev introduces the 2013 Religion and State Index
Announcing the 2013 Religion and State Index!
Written by on 09/09/2013
Rabbi Regev introduces the 2013 Religion and State Index
2013: The year that Religion and State finally took center stage
Written by Stanley P. Gold on 09/09/2013
Hiddush Chair Stanley Gold and CEO Rabbi Uri Regev introduce the 2013 Religion and State Index, highlighting some of the most fascinating religion and state trends in Israel.
Majority of Israelis support freedom of religion, marriage
Written by on 05/09/2013
Hiddush's 2013 Religion and State Index shows sizable segment of Jewish population highly dissatisfied with religious restrictions imposed by the state
61% of Israelis: Separate State, religion
Written by on 04/09/2013
On eve of Jewish New Year, Hiddush association's Religion and State Index shows half of public believes religious-secular tension is most serious conflict in Israeli society. About two-thirds support opening businesses on Shabbat, 62% are in favor of recognizing all types of marriages – but 61% would rather get married in Rabbinate
Hiddush releases 2013 Religion and State Index; increased support for freedom of marriage and Jewish pluralism
Written by on 03/09/2013
In the fifth consecutive Religion and State Index, there is a noticeable rise in support for non-Orthodox marriages and conversions. A majority of Israelis support equal recognition of Reform and Conservative Rabbis.
For MK Rabbi Moshe Gafni, Hiddush is all things he hates: freedom, pluralism, and equality
Written by on 01/09/2013
Once again MK Moshe Gafni provides a clear indicator that even though he may not like it, Hiddush is making progress towards a pluralistic and civil society in Israel.
The Mendelblit-Bennett plan for Western Wall perpetuates gender and religious discrimination
Written by on 01/09/2013
Hiddush CEO Rabbi Uri Regev swiftly responded to the Ministry of Religious Services' newly-installed prayer platform under the Western Wall plaza as a danger to Israel's own interests.
An Orthodox Perspective on Religion and State in Israel
Written by on 01/09/2013
A conversation with Rabbi Ariel Picard from the Shalom Hartman Institute.