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Finance Minister Yair Lapid: Israel cannot be the only western country without religious freedom
Written by on 01/06/2014
The Israeli Finance Minister spoke at the Israeli Reform Movement's 50th Anniversary and renewed his commitment to religious freedom and denominational equality.
Reuven Rivlin called Reform Judaism 'idol worship'
Written by on 27/05/2014
Israeli presidential candidate's 1989 visit to an American Reform synagogue was marked by his disrespectful statements about non-Orthodoxy Jewry.
Susie Gelman: After Pew, do we really need to argue over who is a Jew?
Written by on 23/02/2014
The former President of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and North American Co-Chair of the 2013 General Assembly writes about the recent controversy over MK David Rotem's discriminatory remarks about Reform Judaism.
Rabbi Lisa Hochberg-Miller: What American Jews Can Do for Israeli Pluralism
Written by on 25/12/2013
Rabbi Hochberg-Miller, from Temple Beth Torah in Ventura, CA writes about the story of Sara and Tzachi, a couple from Israel who had to leave their country to marry only because of Sarah's Conservative conversion.
2013 Religion and State Index
Written by on 08/11/2013
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.
Support for Jewish Pluralism is on the Rise!
Written by on 10/09/2013
The 2013 Religion and State Index shows that are growing number of Israelis support equal recognition for non-Orthodox rabbis and marriages.
A rapidly growing number of Israelis support Jewish pluralism and equality in Israel
Written by on 10/09/2013
The 2013 Religion and State Index look at the standing of Reform and Conservative Judaism in Israel for the first time. The results were surprisingly optimistic and show that more and more Israelis see the need to recognize all major Jewish denominations.
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.
What they are saying about non-Orthodox Judaism and rabbis: A Compilation of Quotes
Written by on 30/08/2012
Hiddush exposes the hate speech that continues to inform policy, leading to continued discrimination of non-Orthodox Jews.
US Jews must fight Israel’s policy on religious freedom
Written by Uri Regev on 01/08/2012
Recent actions of Israel’s Chief Rabbinate threaten to divide the Jewish people and risk an anti-religious backlash against Judaism itself within the Jewish state. Of particular concern is the monopoly of the Chief Rabbinate over issues of personal status – particularly marriage, divorce, burial, and conversion to Judaism.
What some MKs are actually saying about Reform rabbis
Written by on 07/06/2012
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.
First non-Orthodox rabbi recognized by State of Israel
Written by on 30/05/2012
Israel's first non-Orthodox rabbi will be recognized by the State. Rabbi Uri Regev: "time will tell whether the government will actually carry out this new policy in good faith"
MK Eichler: Reform Jews worse than Arabs
Written by on 05/03/2012
Hiddush CEO, Rabbi Uri Regev: Eichler’s behavior reveals the sad truth of the ultra-Orthodox parties in the Israeli Knesset is deep hatred of the other, simply because they are other.
Jeffrey Goldberg shows “How Israel Can Stop Alienating American Jews”
Written by on 06/12/2011
Jeffrey Goldberg suggests several ideas as to “How Israel Can Stop Alienating American Jews”, including showing respect for diverse Jewish expression and ending ultra-Orthodox discrimination
Tzohar Rabbis Disingenuous In Their Campaign
Written by Uri Regev on 15/11/2011
Tzohar’s “victory for the Jewish People” is not in keeping with the pluralistic reality of the Jewish community in the United States from whom they have requested support.