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Voters Respond: Ultra-Orthodox Parties - in or out?
Written by on 08/12/2014
Our most recent poll indicates that 62% of voters do not want either of the ultra-Orthodox parties in the next government coalition, and 74% do not want to increase funding for yeshivas. But the big question is - who will the undecided voters choose on March 17?
Giving Tuesday: Give Israel a Chance
Written by on 02/12/2014
Netanyahu dissolved his government coalition and called for new elections in March 2014. His likely partners in the next coalition will be the ultra-Orthodox parties. Still, two-thirds of Israelis oppose this unholy union. Please support Hiddush so that we can continue the urgent fight for religious freedom.
Jerusalem Chief Rabbis - Why were they elected?
Written by on 23/10/2014
After the elections for chief rabbis of Jerusalem, all that remains is to hope that the new Chief Rabbis not cause lasting damage to Judaism and the residents of Jerusalem.
Values we should expect from the chief rabbis of Jerusalem
Written by Uri Regev on 21/10/2014
There is grave concern that instead of the necessary attributes for those fit to serve as Jerusalem’s chief rabbis, the selection will instead be based upon political deals and ulterior motives.
Israeli democracy under attack! Fighting for clean elections
Written by on 23/10/2013
Hiddush work endlessly to ensure that Israel's 2013 municipal elections were conducted without illegal use of blessings, curses, and charms to gain votes.
The battle against illegal religious campaign tactics in Israel's municipal elections
Written by on 17/10/2013
Hiddush has filed complaints against several ultra-Orthodox parties and institutions for illegally using religious methods as a means to secure votes in the 2013 municipal elections.
Jerusalem mayoral candidate Moshe Leon hopes to replicate Olmert's success
Written by on 15/10/2013
If secular voters stay at home while the ultra-Orthodox unite behind him, Leon has a shot at becoming mayor, just as Olmert did two decades ago.
Hiddush Turns to AG Over Rabbinical Backing for Sruly Porush
Written by on 14/10/2013
Hiddush sent a letter of protest to Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein which addresses announced rabbinical support for Elad mayoral candidate Sruly Porush.
Following the election: It's time to bring the Chief Rabbinate to its proper burial
Written by on 05/08/2013
In light of the results of the Chief Rabbinate elections, Hiddush CEO Rabbi Uri Regev is calling to dismantle the institution.
Livni, Bennett call for one chief rabbi instead of two
Written by on 25/07/2013
Ministers vow to unite Sephardi, Ashkenazi chief rabbis into a single position, detach chief rabbinate from religious courts
Jerusalem Post Op-ed: It's time to retire the Chief Rabbinate
Written by Uri Regev on 23/07/2013
On July 24, a voting body made up of 150 rabbis, politicians and community leaders will decide who will be the next Sephardi and Ashkenazi chief rabbis of Israel. What is this coercive institution doing to Israeli Judaism?
Israel's rabbinic Game of Thrones- The Race for the Chief Rabbinate
Written by on 22/07/2013
Israel's most policitized election for the chief rabbinate proves that it's time to retire this coercive institution.
Promising ‘Real Revolution,’ Israeli Jolts Race for Chief Rabbi
Written by on 21/07/2013
A moderate candidate for Israel's Chief Rabbinate hopes to change from within, but many critics of the institution are calling for its retirement.
Great Expectations
Written by on 21/03/2013
Hiddush sent a Basic Law proposal for freedom of religion and conscience to members of the new Knesset and analyzed the impact of the coalition agreements on religion/state issues.
Hiddush Video Blog: The Electoral Power of Religion and State
Written by on 06/03/2013
Rabbi Uri Regev, President of Hiddush- Freedom of Religion for Israel analyses the 2013 Israeli Knesset election based on the influence that issues of religion and state played in the Israeli public's voting behavior.