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High Court of Justice brings standardized testing to ultra-Orthodox schools

21/02/2013 12:47

Israeli High Court of Justice decision will bring greater Ultra-Orthodox involvement in society and as a result, more economic growth.

Latest arrests of Women of the Wall Continue Despicable Tradition

11/02/2013 15:03

10 women from Women of the Wall were detained for interrogation after finishing their prayers at the Kotel in honor of the new Jewish month.

Israel's Other Impending Election

Uri Regev 05/02/2013 14:27

David Stav Offers Illusion of Pluralism in Chief Rabbi Fight

80% of the Jewish public supports establishing a civil government coalition

30/01/2013 19:03

Rafi Smith Research Institute to Hiddush: 80% of the Jewish public in Israel support establishing a civil government coalition that will advance the agenda of religious freedom and equality.

Arresting WOW Leaders isn't the Answer

24/10/2012 00:25

On October 16th, Anat Hoffman of "Women of the Wall" was arrested as she led a monthly Rosh Hodesh prayer service at the Western Wall. On November 15th, six WOW leaders were detained. It's time to face the bigger picture.

Does Israel Need A Chief Rabbi?

Uri Regev 25/09/2012 14:37

The overwhelming majority of Israelis want to see its founding promises of "freedom of religion and conscience" and "equality regardless of religion" fully realized. The Chief Rabbinate of Israel, through is preventing that from happening.

What they are saying about non-Orthodox Judaism and rabbis: A Compilation of Quotes

30/08/2012 13:41

Hiddush exposes the hate speech that continues to inform policy, leading to continued discrimination of non-Orthodox Jews.

A curriculum rotten to the core

Shahar Ilan 26/08/2012 17:32

A core curriculum should include knowledge, skills and values that the Education Ministry believes represent a common denominator shared by all graduates of the nation's school system.

The Rabbi Miri Gold Case Demystified

07/06/2012 17:44

In this major achievment of Israel's move toward recognition of non-Orthodox rabbis, we must be careful to address challenges posed, and the road ahead.

What some MKs are actually saying about Reform rabbis

07/06/2012 12:53

In the excitement of Israel's first step toward recognition of non-Orthodox rabbis, these appointments were met with disturbing reactions by both ultra-Orthodox and National Religious political leaders.