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On the Legal Front
Written by on 12/05/2022
Recently we received a reminder of how important it is to not merely be able to petition the court in order to correct wrongs, but also to monitor implementation of court rulings and of the actual change in policy. That takes time, perseverance, and patience - a requisite for legal advocacy which by its nature is ongoing and can stretch out over a long period of time.
Equal status of women a central and important value in the Israeli experience
Written by on 07/11/2019
The last few days have provided us with a striking example of Israel's volatile religion/state terrain, which has consumed considerable media attention: The fight that led to the cancellation of a fundraising concert for Rabbi Avraham Elimelech Firer's NGO Ezra LeMarpeh.
Haredi city council lays down law on modesty, gender separation
Written by on 06/02/2018
An ultra-Orthodox municipality sent out a modesty rule book that prohibits men and women from traveling together or sitting near one another at work, rules out informal greetings such as “hello” and “goodbye,” and bans joking together or discussing issues not directly related to work.
Study finds that religious women in IDF report increased religious convictions
Written by on 02/06/2017
A new Israeli study found that young women who served in the IDF reported an increase in their level of religious convictions, more so than those who served in National Service. 89% said that their religious levels were not harmed or even improved during their IDF service.
Hiddush slams Shas leader's attack on women's higher education
Written by on 01/07/2014
Rabbi Shalom Cohen, Shas's new spiritual leader wrote a letter which forbids women from entering academic studies. Hiddush foresees a split in the Sephardic ultra-Orthodox party.
Hiddush's research and advocacy results in greater female representation in Israel's religious establishment
Written by on 09/06/2014
Hiddush's consistent efforts to implement gender equality in Israel's religious establishment and surrounding research have begun to pay off.
Celebrating Successes for religious freedom and equality
Written by on 01/06/2014
There were significant victories in the Supreme Court and the religious establishment
Hiddush celebrates Israeli independence and great strides for gender equality
Written by on 04/05/2014
Israel's Day of Indepedence in 2014 marks the 66th anniversary of the date when Israel's founding promise of "freedom of religion and conscience" was declared in the Israeli Declaration of Independence. Hiddush is still work tirelessly to help Israel in fully realizing that promise.
Hiddush celebrates Israeli independence and great strides for gender equality
Written by on 04/05/2014
Over Israel's 66th year, there were many successes and challenges in the field of religion and state, especially in the area of gender equality.
Celebrating Israeli independence and great strides in gender equality
Written by on 04/05/2014
Hiddush President Rabbi Uri Regev describes some of the successes and challenges Israel experienced over its 66th year in the field of religion and state with a positive look ahead!
Making history and advocating for Israel's Jewish and democratic future
Written by on 18/02/2014
Exciting updates on Hiddush's historic Supreme Court petition, activities with the AJC, and advocacy for gender equality in Israel's religious councils
Hiddush report demonstrates dire need to close the gender gap in Israel's religious councils
Written by on 11/02/2014
Hiddush CEO Rabbi Uri Regev turned to the Ministry of Religious Services to emphasize the need for proper implementation of gender equality in Israel's religious establishment
Religion and State Update from the Knesset
Written by on 23/06/2013
Progress for freedom of religion in the Knesset
Move on Back!
Written by on 10/12/2012
It has been a year since the uproar surrounding gender segregation and discrimination against women in Israel, yet the ugly phenomenon continues and grows, supposedly in the name of Judaism.