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Attempt to allow voluntary segregation of buses fails

Attempt to allow voluntary segregation of buses fails

A bus was delayed half an hour after a woman refused to give in to ultra-Orthodox demans to sit in the back. CEO of Hiddush, Rabbi Uri Regev says: Ultra-Orthodox zealots enforce bus segregation with violence


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Hiddush’s Annual Israel Religion and State Index 2011

Hiddush’s Annual Israel Religion and State Index 2011

80% of the Jewish population is dissatisfied with how the government handles issues of religion and state. 83% support the full realization of religious freedom and equality. 62% support civil and non-Orthodox marriages; the majority of the public also support recognition of same-sex marriages. 85% of the non-ultra-Orthodox population support reducing funding for yeshivas.

Modesty Police Militant Convicted Of Assault

Modesty Police Militant Convicted Of Assault

Shmuel Weissfish was alleged to have hit employees of a computer store during Shabbat Square protests

Womens' Right to Choose Their Bus Seats

Womens' Right to Choose Their Bus Seats

According to Hiddush's Director-General Rabbi Uri Regev, "Despite the good intentions of the court, a solution based on voluntary choice is not realistic

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