Tag Archive: ultra-Orthodox

Advancing Workplace Diversity in Jerusalem

A program run by Shatil is helping companies step up diversity and inclusivity in their workplaces.

Supporting LGBTQ in the ultra-Orthodox Community

Shatil is working with LGBTQ Jews in the Ultra-Orthodox community to help promote LGBTQ rights and tolerance.

Shatil Spotlight: Pnina Pfeuffer

Meet Pnina Pfeuffer, the founder of the New Haredim and a leader for progressive values in the ultra-Orthodox community.

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NIF Gives Emergency Grant to Protect Women’s Rights

A woman in Israel can easily become trapped in a marriage if their husband won’t give her a ‘get.’ Mavoi Satum is working to make sure courts don’t close cases before that happens.

A Woman’s Place Can Be in Combat

“This is a watershed moment in Israeli society and we plan to continue to stand with all women, defend our right to be present in all spheres, and protect Israeli democracy.”

The Fight for Western Wall Egalitarian Prayer and Against the Conversion Law

Two major affronts to religious freedom occurred in Israel on the same day last month.

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Heroes of Israel: Meet Eli Bitan, an Ultra-Orthodox Journalist Who Lost His Job for Speaking Out

Bitan says that there are more progressives within the ultra-Orthodox community, particularly when it comes to the two-state solution.

Reform Movement Holds Egalitarian Ceremony at the Kotel

IRAC and others are able to carry in a Torah scroll to the Western Wall plaza and conduct services.

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#MyLoveIsLegal

Hundreds of thousands of Israeli couples aren’t able to get married. Be a part of the solution.

The Other Side of the Story

The media is reporting on the panicked rush to label any criticism of Israeli policy as subversive. But this isn’t the only story. Across Israel, incredible people are working for an Israel that truly reflects the values of the country’s founders.