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3/4 Israelis would prefer egalitarian wedding ceremonies

74% of Israeli Jews would prefer to have egalitarian wedding ceremonies for themselves or their children, including an egalitarian exchange of wedding rings and an egalitarian Jewish marriage contract.

3/4 Israelis would prefer egalitarian wedding ceremonies

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JPost to Israeli leadership: stop alienating Diaspora!

The Jerusalem Post's new editor, Yaakov Katz, wrote a powerful editorial under his own name, urging Israel's rabbinic and political leadership to stop alienating Diaspora Jewry.

JPost to Israeli leadership: stop alienating Diaspora!

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An open letter to Natan Sharansky

As praiseworthy as Mr. Sharansky's solidarity with Rabbi Lookstein was at the demonstration and in the media, it is high time for the Jewish Agency's leader to consider that a more inclusive step is necessary.

An open letter to Natan Sharansky

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Who is a Jew? Direct impact on Diaspora Jewry!

Even mainstream, renowned American Orthodox rabbis like Rabbi Haskel Lookstein are not "frum" enough for Israel's rabbinic establishment, which enjoys total control over major areas of Jewish life in the Jewish State!

Who is a Jew? Direct impact on Diaspora Jewry!

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Separate but equal? Hiddush says NO!

The principle of "separate but equal" was historically considered an acceptable and moral resolution to clashes between majority and minority groups. However, in the 'Brown v. Board of Education' case, it was concluded that "separate but equal" is not really equal.

Separate but equal? Hiddush says NO!

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Support for same-sex marriage / civil unions - record high of 76%!

80% of the Jewish Israeli public supports giving married LGBTQ couples all or most of the same rights and privileges as heterosexual married couples.

Support for same-sex marriage / civil unions - record high of 76%!

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2/3 Israelis unaware divorce available only via Israel's rabbinical courts

Two-thirds of the Jewish Israeli population are unaware that Jewish couples can only get legally divorced through Israel's rabbinical courts, even if they were married in civil ceremonies abroad.

2/3 Israelis unaware divorce available only via Israel's rabbinical courts

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Equating Israel and Antisemitism???

Leading up to Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, which Israeli and Diaspora Jewish communities are marking today, the ultra-Orthodox Yated Ne'eman newspaper chose to highlight their theological linking between the State of Israel and worldwide growing anti-Semitism.

Equating Israel and Antisemitism???

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Israelis want US Jews involved in religious policy

60% of the Jewish Israeli public supports the involvement of American Jewish organizations in advancing marriage freedom in Israel. Israelis welcome American Jewish partnership in advancing this cause, both for the sake of Israel and for the sake of world Jewry!

Israelis want US Jews involved in religious policy

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Religious equality in Israel is strategic and moral necessity

J. Weekly Editor Sue Fishkoff's recent column was so supportive of both our cause, and Hiddush and its director, that we wanted to highlight this special piece for you this week.

Religious equality in Israel is strategic and moral necessity

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75% support introduction of civil divorce in Israel

In honor of International Agunah Day 2016, Hiddush, the Center for Women's Justice, and Mavoi Satum commissioned a survey by the Rafi Smith Polling Institute. This survey was conducted with generous support from IREP - the Israel Religious Expression Platform.

75% support introduction of civil divorce in Israel

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Will the Pew Israel Report open our eyes?

Hiddush's initial analysis covers several different findings and methodological choices of the new Pew study.

Will the Pew Israel Report open our eyes?

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The Kotel Agreement – Multiple Perspectives

It’s been three weeks since the dramatic agreement over pluralistic worship at the Kotel was reached with the Reform and Conservative movements and Women of the Wall. The picture that emerges now is fuller and more complex than it seemed when the agreement was approved by the government.

The Kotel Agreement – Multiple Perspectives

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Religious parties declare war against Supreme Court

What is worrisome and characteristic is that yesterday, it was announced that all three religious parties - the ultra-Orthodox Shas and UTJ, and the Zionist Orthodox Jewish Home - have all signed off on Gafni's legislative initiative to undo the Supreme Court ruling giving non-Orthodox converts access to Israel's public mikva'ot.

Religious parties declare war against Supreme Court

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Religious politicians abuse their authority

Education Ministry freezes state budget for non-Orthodox educational programs, and Hiddush presents its advocacy strategy for religious freedom in Israel - how do we most effectively work for change?

Religious politicians abuse their authority

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