Tag Archive: religious freedom
Social Change and the Religious Family: Shatil Convenes Single Mothers
Religious single mothers and mothers-to-be gather for support, community, and empowerment.
Women of the Wall to Hold Historic Service at Western Wall
The Western Wall’s first all-women priestly blessing will cap a recent string of victories for religious freedom.
Taking Back the Mikvah
Shatil is fighting back against a bill that would restrict women’s use of ritual baths.
Statement of New Israel Fund RE: The “Fiendish Deeds” of Liberal Judaism
We at the New Israel Fund, who have long supported religious freedom and pluralism in Israel, are outraged by the latest initiative by leaders of the ultra-Orthodox movement to clamp down on the growing strength of liberal denominations in Israel.
Ritual Baths Declared Open for all Conversions
A Supreme Court ruling guarantees that a crucial state-funded religious service is open to all Jews.
Report Reveals the High Cost of Chief Rabbinate’s Monopoly
A new reports demonstrates the economic fruits of ending the Rabbinate’s control over the lives of ordinary Israelis.
Cracking the Orthodox Rabbinate’s Control
In a victory for religious freedom and women’s rights, Nathalie Lastreger fought for – and won – the right to divorce outside of the ultra-Orthodox’s rabbinical courts.
Cancellation of Conversion Reform Angers Israelis
MK David Azoulai has sparked an international backlash with his offensive comment that “Reform Jews aren’t Jews.”
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.
NIF Grantee: Knesset Neglects Religion & State Issues
The 19th Knesset passed a paltry number of laws dealing with religion and state in Israel.