Tag Archive: religious freedom
Defending the Rights of Arab and Secular Jewish Citizens
NIF grantees argued that hospitals cannot prevent visitors from bringing leavened products for patients during Passover. Israel’s Supreme Court agreed.
Combating Discrimination in the Workplace
Israel Hofsheet (Be Free Israel) takes a supermarket to task for racist harassment of an employee.
Saying No to Homophobia
Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance takes a stand against the granting of a prestigious award to a vehemently homophobic Rabbi.
Shatil Spotlight: Pnina Pfeuffer
Meet Pnina Pfeuffer, the founder of the New Haredim and a leader for progressive values in the ultra-Orthodox community.
Religious Freedom Victory: Public Transportation on Shabbat
Several Israeli municipalities successfully expand public transportation hours to Saturdays.
Promoting Religious Pluralism Around Rosh Hashanah
The Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) has launched an online hub of pluralistic holiday resources, events, and educational materials.
Fighting Gender Segregation
Gender-segregated concert in Afula condemned after court petition by the Israel Women’s Network.
Israelis Stunned by Arrest of Prominent Conservative Rabbi
Rabbi Dov Hayun conducted alternative Jewish wedding ceremonies for those who do not want to marry under the Orthodox rabbinate.
Naomi Chazan Global Activism Fellowship Program is Underway
People traveled from Australia, the UK, Canada, and the U.S. for a prestigious 10-day trip in Israel and the occupied territories.
“Making Room” for Religious LGBTQ People
Things are changing in the religious community in Israel when it comes to LGBTQ issues — and it’s thanks to Shoval.