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  • As War Continues, Israel and Hiddush Look Ahead
    Written by on 11/03/2024
    It is the 157th day since the October 7th massacre. There is not a day that goes by that we don't have tears in our eyes as we watch new testimonies about what happened and relive the horror and terror that was the share of the victims, and the suffering of their family members and friends who are doing all they can to bring about the release of the hostages.

  • Draft Them Now!
    Written by on 10/03/2024
    78% of the public supports canceling the existing exemption for the ultra-Orthodox

  • As War Continues, Israel and Hiddush Look Ahead
    Written by on 10/03/2024
    During recent days, as national challenges in Gaza and the north continue, the report regarding the Meron disaster emphasizes how essential is an independent judiciary to ensure a healthy democracy

  • Equal in War as in Life
    Written by on 10/03/2024
    Old prejudices concern the capability of women to participate as equals in combat IDF units fade away in the current war

  • Israeli Heroines
    Written by on 17/12/2023
    The female contribution in combat following the murderous attack by Hamas has left an indelible imprint on the ethos of the IDF and the State of Israel

  • Raiders of the Public Coffers
    Written by on 17/12/2023
    The government and the Knesset approved billions for objectives that harm the country instead of strengthening it

  • Hiddush Against Religious Indoctrination in the IDF
    Written by on 17/12/2023
    The IDF is not allowed to allow religious elements to preach their doctrine to the soldiers

  • Modern day Maccabees
    Written by on 14/12/2023

    These are challenging times, and our national and personal agendas have completely changed. We oscillate between tears of pain and deep concern for the return of the hostages and for the families of the murdered, and hopes for the success and wellbeing of the soldiers on all fronts.



  • 2023 Israel Religion and State Index
    Written by on 14/09/2023

    This week we published our annual unique 15th Israel Religion and State Index. The Index is the only systematic and in-depth periodic review of its kind of the positions of the adult Jewish public in Israel on matters of religion and the state, presenting a comprehensive picture of all the controversial issues in these areas.



  • Historic Supreme Court Hearing
    Written by on 13/09/2023
    Contrary to the claims of the initiators of the "Legal reform”, trust in the Supreme Court is almost four times greater than in the Knesset

  • New Religion and State Index 2023: Acute Tension Between ultra-Orthodox and Secular Jews
    Written by on 13/09/2023
    The tension between ultra-Orthodox and secular Jews and between the political right and the left are the most significant internal conflicts in Israel, far more than other internal tensions that tore Israeli society apart in the past

  • “Deri’s Food Stamps”
    Written by on 24/08/2023
    Hiddush will submit a petition to the Supreme Court regarding food security, which challenges the placement of political interests of the Shas party over the welfare and food security of those in need in the State of Israel

  • Religion and Hypocrisy
    Written by on 24/08/2023
    Agudath Israel in America published a public statement criticizing the involvement of United States government officials in the defense of democracy in Israel. This statement reeks of hypocrisy

  • “Drawing a Red Line against Religious Coercion": Public Transportation on Shabbat
    Written by on 23/08/2023
    The light rail began operating in Tel Aviv will operate only five and a half days a week, and not on Shabbat

  • The Struggle Against Dictatorship and a “Torah State”
    Written by on 01/08/2023
    The Hiddush team is ready to contribute our part in the struggle against the legal overhaul that seeks to change the backbone of democracy in Israel

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