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Between Freedom and Independence

Between Freedom and Independence

23/04/2023 11:30

We have just concluded the celebration of Passover, the Festival of Freedom, and next week we will celebrate Israeli Independence Day. Both holidays have an added special meaning this year. The festival of freedom reminds us that freedom is not granted without a struggle, and Independence Day heightens our awareness that independence gained by blood 75 years ago is likewise not to be taken for granted nor guaranteed forever.

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Minister Yankelevich, what about religious freedom for Israelis?

Minister Yankelevich, what about religious freedom for Israelis?

Uri Regev 27/08/2020 12:53

Speaking about the growing efforts at restricting kosher slaughter and circumcision rites in Europe, as well as litigation initiated at the European Court of Justice in Luxemburg, brought by Orthodox leadership to challenge the legality of such restrictive legislation, Minister Yankelevich spoke last week at the Knesset.

High Court override bill swatted down in Knesset - why?

High Court override bill swatted down in Knesset - why?

Uri Regev 05/08/2020 17:15

Lawmakers overwhelmingly voted down a bill Wednesday that would have limited the High Court of Justice’s power to strike down laws, after MKs from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party abstained from voting on the opposition measure.

The Imminent Political/Legal Explosion

The Imminent Political/Legal Explosion

05/06/2020 01:35

The ultra-Orthodox parties have pushed hard on the Prime Minister in their coalition negotiations. The amendment to the Draft Law is the only issue of religion and state relations that is spelled out in detail, not only in the agreements of the ultra-Orthodox parties with the Likud, but also in the Likud's agreement with Blue & White.

A coalition that will escalate Jewish disunity

A coalition that will escalate Jewish disunity

Uri Regev 18/05/2020 22:34

Netanyahu, Gantz and their partners know that this ongoing surrender to the ultra-Orthodox parties is in complete betrayal of the Israeli public’s will, including that of their own voters.

The State of Israel is but a Co-op Board

The State of Israel is but a Co-op Board

07/05/2020 21:55

Reading the Ultra-Orthodox print and online media one would not have realized that Israel has just marked its most important national holiday, Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Day of Independence) and its only two official memorial days: Yom Hashoah and Yom Hazikaron.

Religion and state under Netanyahu's new government

Religion and state under Netanyahu's new government

Uri Regev 07/05/2020 19:19

This week, the Supreme Court unanimously rejected all of the petitions against Benjamin Netanyahu's continued tenure as prime minister due to the pending criminal charges against him, as well as those against the coalition agreement between the Likud and Blue & White.

Emergency government and national unity?

Emergency government and national unity?

24/04/2020 04:04

On the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day, April 20, a coalition agreement “for the establishment of an emergency and national unity government” was signed between the Likud and Blue & White. We at Hiddush focus on matters of religion and state and the implications of the agreement on the challenges of freedom of religion and equality of civic burden.

Who doesn't recognize Holocaust Memorial Day?

Who doesn't recognize Holocaust Memorial Day?

Uri Regev 24/04/2020 01:20

It is difficult not to think about Israel’s religion and state conflict in the context of MK Mansour Abbas’s words on Holocaust Memorial Day. Unlike MK Abbas's impressive remarks, much of the ultra-Orthodox media did not address Holocaust Day, for its leaders refuse to recognize the date set by the Knesset to mark Israel’s memorial days.

What to expect of a Gantz-Netanyahu government

What to expect of a Gantz-Netanyahu government

Uri Regev 26/03/2020 20:26

Hiddush's response to the tremendous and impactful political upheaval that is taking place in Israel right now, with Benny Gantz agreeing to join a government led by Bibi Netanyahu.

Israeli elections: insights and lessons

Israeli elections: insights and lessons

06/03/2020 00:10

Hiddush is non-partisan, and it does not take a stand regarding the political clash between the left- and right-wing, and we refrain from endorsing political parties or discouraging people from voting for any particular party. Our focus is solely on the pursuit of religious freedom and equality. With that in mind, some preliminary observations are important as we assess the significance and causes of the election outcome.

Political parties’ commitment to religious freedom will help at polls

Political parties’ commitment to religious freedom will help at polls

19/02/2020 13:23

The formula for success in Israel’s March ’20 elections: Declare your party’s commitment to the fight for religious freedom & equality. 54% of the Israeli Jewish public responded that such a commitment by the parties running for election would increase the likelihood of their voting for those parties.

Israel is headed for its 3rd election in a year!

Israel is headed for its 3rd election in a year!

Uri Regev 12/12/2019 18:59

We don’t have a crystal ball, and we don’t know what the future holds in store. However, when we examine what has transpired in recent months, and in spite of the fact that the election results in September were comparable to those in April, the pictures following these two rounds were substantially different. This may point to a potential breakthrough in the third round.

Where are Israeli Jews now on Religion & State?

Where are Israeli Jews now on Religion & State?

12/12/2019 18:15

The “Status Quo” is an affront to the will of the public: 63% want a civil unity government; 71% support public transportation on the Sabbath; 69% support establishing civil marriage and divorce in Israel

63% of Israeli public wants a civil unity government

63% of Israeli public wants a civil unity government

03/12/2019 12:14

The public’s position remains stable and very, very clear: 63% of Israel’s adult Jewish public wants a civil unity government, which will promote religious freedom and equality, and which will not be dependent upon the religious parties, nor submit to their demands on issues of religion and state.

Israeli Elections, Religion, State and American Jewry

Israeli Elections, Religion, State and American Jewry

Uri Regev 12/09/2019 11:44

Israel has never experienced a similar opportunity to end the decades-old fundamentalist Orthodox hold over its religious Jewish life.

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