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Israel's ritual bath controversy
Written by Uri Regev on 16/06/2016
Unsurprisingly, though extremely disappointingly, MK Gafni's partners in the Coalition Government have all bowed to his demands, and are supporting his legislative initiative to undo the landmark Supreme Court ruling on mikva'ot.
Landmark ruling to allow non-Orthodox converts access to all mikva’ot
Written by Uri Regev on 23/02/2016
A new front, far more vicious and perilous, has emerged. The Chief Rabbinate and ultra-Orthodox politicians are gearing up to prevent the implementation of this ruling to further undermine the Supreme Court and demonize the non-Orthodox movements.
Politicians heap insults upon non-Orthodox Jewry
Written by on 08/02/2016
Will Netanyahu seriously take a stand, confront these bigoted leaders and do something of substance against their venomous insults? Moreover, will Netanyahu do what it takes to truly ensure that all Jews feel at home in Israel, and that equality and pluralism extend beyond the southern Kotel plaza?
Draft Committee Approves Fewer Hours Limud for Avreichim
Written by on 09/10/2013
"Hiddush pointed out “we now see the true face” of the chareidim and their representatives, who cried to avoid drafting avreichim because they are immersed in daily limud. "
For MK Rabbi Moshe Gafni, Hiddush is all things he hates: freedom, pluralism, and equality
Written by on 01/09/2013
Once again MK Moshe Gafni provides a clear indicator that even though he may not like it, Hiddush is making progress towards a pluralistic and civil society in Israel.
Follow the Money! Hiddush in the forefront of litigation on equality in sharing the burden
Written by on 21/08/2013
Hiddush is working to promote equality of sharing the burden in Israel's judiciary branch and also gets a hat tip from MK Moshe Gafni
Hiddush's Impact in the Knesset and Media
Written by on 23/06/2013
Rabbi Regev discusses Hiddush's impact on policymakers and the media.
Celebrating Israel's 65th birthday and a new reality
Written by on 29/04/2013
Rabbi Uri Regev discusses more involvement of American Jewish organizations in calling on the Israeli government to adopt civil marriage.
Video Blog: Hiddush's Impact in the Knesset and media
Written by on 24/04/2013
When Hiddush is singled out in the Knesset for major policy changes, we know we're headed in the right direction.
Why did MK Moshe Gafni single out Hiddush in the Knesset?
Written by on 11/04/2013
MK Moshe Gafni (UTJ) is right about one thing: Hiddush works tirelessly to provide up-to-date facts and figures to policymakers on religion/state issues to advance the freedoms that were promised to Israelis in the Declaration of Independence.
Hiddush Reports: Haredim received over NIS 1 billion in extra funding in 2010-11
Written by on 10/02/2013
Hiddush recently conducted a study which found that over NIS 1 billion was added to the budget originally approved by the Knesset, shedding light on the lack of accountability in the Knesset Finance Committee.
Hiddush Reports: Appx. NIS 1 Billion Added to Religious Institutions from Annual Budget
Written by on 06/02/2013
Hiddush- Freedom of Religion for Israel completed a comprehensive investigation focusing on internal changes to the national budget through the Knesset's Finance Committee. The report found that a significant amount of funds were added onto the budget without any external supervision.
What some MKs are actually saying about Reform rabbis
Written by on 07/06/2012
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.