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80% of the Jewish public supports establishing a civil government coalition

30/01/2013 19:03

Rafi Smith Research Institute to Hiddush: 80% of the Jewish public in Israel support establishing a civil government coalition that will advance the agenda of religious freedom and equality.

Arresting WOW Leaders isn't the Answer

24/10/2012 00:25

On October 16th, Anat Hoffman of "Women of the Wall" was arrested as she led a monthly Rosh Hodesh prayer service at the Western Wall. On November 15th, six WOW leaders were detained. It's time to face the bigger picture.

Does Israel Need A Chief Rabbi?

Uri Regev 25/09/2012 14:37

The overwhelming majority of Israelis want to see its founding promises of "freedom of religion and conscience" and "equality regardless of religion" fully realized. The Chief Rabbinate of Israel, through is preventing that from happening.

What they are saying about non-Orthodox Judaism and rabbis: A Compilation of Quotes

30/08/2012 13:41

Hiddush exposes the hate speech that continues to inform policy, leading to continued discrimination of non-Orthodox Jews.

A curriculum rotten to the core

Shahar Ilan 26/08/2012 17:32

A core curriculum should include knowledge, skills and values that the Education Ministry believes represent a common denominator shared by all graduates of the nation's school system.

The Rabbi Miri Gold Case Demystified

07/06/2012 17:44

In this major achievment of Israel's move toward recognition of non-Orthodox rabbis, we must be careful to address challenges posed, and the road ahead.

What some MKs are actually saying about Reform rabbis

07/06/2012 12:53

In the excitement of Israel's first step toward recognition of non-Orthodox rabbis, these appointments were met with disturbing reactions by both ultra-Orthodox and National Religious political leaders.

What’s Missing from Real Dialogue between Israel and Diaspora Jewry?

09/05/2012 16:49

What conversations are we refusing to have? We must understand that our unity can only be based on a celebration of diversity, even when it involves difficult controversy.

Did The Global Jewish Forum on Haredim Face the Facts?

27/04/2012 15:23

The Jewish Agency and Makom opened the conversation on the impact of ultra-Orthodoxy on Israel and on the Jewish People as a whole, but did they give their participants a full picture?

Chaim Weizmann's warning

25/04/2012 13:09

Chaim Weizman, Israel’s first president, warned in 1949 of the impending culture clash that would face the State of Israel: “We must have a clear line of demarcation between legitimate religious aspirations and the duty of the State towards preserving such aspirations on the one hand, and on the other hand the lust for power which is sometimes exhibited by pseudo-religious groups”.