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Hiddush is starting 2014 on the right foot!
Written by on 15/01/2014
Already in the first week of 2014, there are plenty of positive changes taking place regarding religion and state in Israel.
Past Successes and Future Challenges for Israel
Written by on 06/01/2014
Rabbi Uri Regev looks back on some of the highlights and progress made in the efforts for freedom of religion and equality in Israel. Some of the most memorable successes were the creation of a government coalition without ultra-Orthodox parties, the great amounts of attention dedicated to religion and state issues on the Knesset agenda, the launching of the Freedom of Marriage World Map, and most recently, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the Union for Reform Judaism's Biennial convention.
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.
Forced to marry abroad: A personal perspective on Israel's marriage crisis
Written by on 22/12/2013
The lack of civil marriage and recongition of non-Orthodox marriage leaves hundreds of thousands of Israelis without any option to actualize their basic right to marriage. Millions more are forced to partake in a ceremony incongruent with their beliefs.
Prime Minister Netanyahu, “Audacious Hospitality” and Real Jewish Unity
Written by Uri Regev on 19/12/2013
Netanyahu’s message regarding Jewish unity left much to be desired. Will American Jewry buy Netanyahu’s shiny wrapping, or look inside to find a disturbingly bare box.
MK Nitzan Horowitz: A Jewish and Democratic Israel must have Civil Marriages for ALL Israelis
Written by on 11/12/2013
MK Nitzan Horowitz from the Meretz Party speaks at the 2013 GA panel on freedom of marriage.
2013 JFNA GA Freedom of Marriage Panel
Written by on 11/12/2013
Highlights from the Freedom of Marriage Panel at the 2013 GA in Jerusalem
Pluralism at the Forefront of the 2013 GA in Jerusalem
Written by on 11/12/2013
Looking back on the 2013 GA in Jersualem, pluralism and freedom of marriage were enjoyed a strong presence.
MK Nitzan Horowitz: Civil marriage for all Israelis
Written by on 03/12/2013
MK Nitzan Horowitz of Meretz's remarks at the 2013 GA panel on freedom of marriage.
Civil Marriage in Israel Is Cause That Unites American Jewish Federations
Written by on 25/11/2013
Cheers for Calls To End Orthodox Stranglehold
From Brazil to Barak: A global update on religious pluralism
Written by on 25/11/2013
Rabbi Uri Regev discusses his recent travels
"What's love got to do with it": The panel on freedom of marriage at the 2013 GA
Written by on 25/11/2013
Highlights from the panel dedicated to marriage freedom of the 2013 GA in Jerusalem
Reflections on the 2013 GA in Jerusalem
Written by on 25/11/2013
Rabbi Uri Regev discusses the focus that the GA placed on pluralism and freedom of marriage.
What Jewish leaders need to know: Israel’s marriage laws are discriminatory
Written by Uri Regev on 12/11/2013
Israel's Chief Rabbinate disregards and disrespects Jewish leaders and their communities around the world. Israel must end their monopoly and embrace its promise for “freedom of religion and conscience... and equality” as a blueprint for a modern democratic Jewish state.
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.