Tag Archive: Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC)
Breakthrough for Women at the Kotel
A High Court ruling sets the stage for a major religious freedom victory at Judaism’s holiest site.
Western Wall Struggle Invoked in Attack on Ra’anana Synagogue
Following a hate crime aimed at Reform Jews, prominent Reform leaders push ahead for religious freedom in Israel.
Charges Filed Against Rabbi for Racist Incitement and Violence
Legal intervention just sent the message that religious violence is unacceptable.
Torah-Carrying Activists Push for Egalitarian Plaza
In a protest against ultra-Orthodox control of the Western Wall, hundreds of activists carried Torah scrolls to the women’s section of the plaza.
NIF Grantees Lead the Fight Against Lehava
Efforts are underway to counter Lehava’s hateful racist rhetoric and violence.
Supreme Court Slams Government for Western Wall Delays
Three years following they committed to creating an egalitarian prayer space, implementation is stalled.
They Will Not Back Down
Israel is in the midst of a mighty struggle for civil rights, and your brothers and sisters in that movement need your partnership and support.
“All We Want Is To Be Free In Our Own Country:” An Interview with Anat Hoffman
Women of the Wall founder Anat Hoffman draws on her decades of struggle for women’s rights and a better Israel.
Court Rules Against “Modesty” Sign
In a victory for religious freedom and women’s rights, 4 Orthodox women won their case against “modesty” signs in Beit Shemesh.
Victory Against Gender Segregation
Israeli cemeteries can no longer force gender segregation on mourners.