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Uri Regev, Religious Pluralism in Israel on L'Chayim
Written by on 13/02/2015
Rabbi Uri Regev, President and CEO of Hiddush which promotes freedom of observance and equality in Israel, discusses the problems of marital laws in the State of Israel due to the control of the Orthodox establishment. L'Chayim with Mark S. Golub.
Christian intolerance towards the Jews of Huxley
Written by Uri Regev on 05/10/2014
Jewish organizations, as expected, come to the defense of the Jewish community of Huxley, as Christian leaders attempt to ban their prayer event. But what would Jewish organizations do in the reverse situation?
5 Years of Hiddush Activism
Written by on 02/10/2014
Hiddush has become the premier Israeli NGO on matters of Religion and State in Israel
Chief rabbis criticized for call to ban Jerusalem Christian prayer service at Temple Mount
Written by on 30/09/2014
The JPost covers Hiddush's call on AG Weinstein to open investigation into the Chief Rabbis for possible infractions of the Law of Freedom for Worship.
Hiddush Releases 2014 Israel Religion and State Index; Strong desire for involvement of world Jewry in efforts for freedom of marriage
Written by on 23/09/2014
Public support for freedom of religion and equality in Israel is rapidly growing. The vast majority of Israeli Jews support joint efforts between Israel and world Jewry for freedom of marriage in Israel.
Israeli news series demonstrates the urgency of freedom of marriage
Written by Uri Regev on 31/08/2014
Israel's Channel 10 News ran a four-part series about the issue of marriage in Israel and the Chief Rabbinate's monopoly over this basic right. The timing and content serve as a major boost for efforts for freedom of marriage.
Though shalt fight racism!
Written by on 28/08/2014
A Dvar Torah for Parashat Re'eh.
Hiddush analysis shows Israelis are increasingly marrying abroad to avoid Chief Rabbinate monopoly
Written by on 24/08/2014
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics recently published select data on marriages of Israelis in Israel and abroad. The Chief Rabbinate was quick to declare that the data proves that 96% of Israeli Jews marry through them. Hiddush's analysis of the data shows the full picture.
D'var Torah for Parashat Re'eh: Thou shalt fight racism!
Written by on 21/08/2014
Rabbi Uri Regev writes about the weekly torah portion in relation to recent events that endanger both Judaism and democracy in Israel
Religion and State in Battle: Operation Protective Edge and Beyond
Written by on 13/08/2014
Several occurrences over the past several weeks signify both opportunities for progress and serious challenges.
Reserve combat soldier returns from war protesting that he cannot marry his fiancée because of Orthodox marriage monopoly
Written by on 11/08/2014
Yet another heartbreaking story about an Israeli couple unable to marry in Israel because of the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate's monopoly on marriage. The answer is simple: freedom of marriage!
Hiddush praises world Jewry's growing support for marriage freedom in Israel
Written by on 02/07/2014
Recent developments that promote freedom of marriage in Israel point to a renewed and strengthened partnership between Israeli and Diaspora communities and organizations.
Rabbi Elli Fischer: Not All Orthodox Rabbis Oppose Civil Marriage In Israel
Written by on 01/07/2014
Freedom of marriage in Israel is an issue for anyone who believes in the future of Israel's Jewish and democratic identity.
Continuing the battle for Israel's Jewish and democratic soul
Written by on 29/06/2014
The challenges are constant, but so is our determination!
Hypocrisy and self-righteousness?
Written by on 02/06/2014
Should Israelis and world Jewry be satisfied with the chief rabbis’ pronouncements during Pope Francis’s recent visit to Israel? On the surface, the answer is “yes.”