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  • Along with war and efforts to free hostages, issues of Religion and State are not going away
    Written by on 25/03/2024
    In Israel and around the world, Jews will be celebrating Purim this week, one of Judaism’s most joyous holidays. This year, however, celebrations are overshadowed by the war, the hostages still languishing in Gaza, and antisemitism in the Diaspora.

  • Hiddush Challenges “Coalition Funds”
    Written by on 24/03/2024
    Hiddush submitted a petition against the attempt to transfer millions to the budget of the ultra-Orthodox school networks; and a petition that stopped the allocation of "Deri's food tickets"

  • The Efforts to Promote Utah Online Marriage Continue
    Written by on 24/03/2024
    Hiddush gives legal counsel to couples who seek to marry using the Online Marriage platform in Utah

  • 2023 Israel Religion and State Index – What do Israeli Jews Really Think?
    Written by on 21/03/2024
    The tension between ultra-Orthodox and secular Jews is one of the most significant internal conflicts in Israel, in the opinion of the Jewish public

  • A "Must Read" – Terminal Threat to Israel: An Economic Perspective
    Written by on 21/03/2024
    "Money Time in Israel" by Prof. Dan Ben David

  • 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

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