The so-called compromise over prayer access to the Kotel has turned been attacked as giving away too much, as irrelevant to the real religious dispute in Israel, and as exclusionary of Orthodox women who refuse to give up their praying place. It has been lauded as a great advance, as a first in the legal recognition by the State of Israel of Liberal Judaism, as a triumph after … [Read more...] about The “Disputatious” Kotel
Resources
The Supreme Court landmark ruling to allow non-Orthodox converts access to all Mikva’ot in Israel – There is more to it than you may think by Rabbi Uri Regev
You may download my highlighted version of the Supreme Court ruling here. This unanimous ruling of the Supreme Court is an important addition to the chain of rulings that uphold the principles of religious freedom & equality. Its importance is not only to the matter at hand (access to the public mikva’ot for the purpose of non-Orthodox conversions), but also for future … [Read more...] about The Supreme Court landmark ruling to allow non-Orthodox converts access to all Mikva’ot in Israel – There is more to it than you may think by Rabbi Uri Regev
Breaking down the arguments over the Kotel agreement by David Bogomolny, Hiddush & RRFEI staffer
Even before the historic Kotel agreement was reached, the Internet was flooded with information and opinions about the compromise. RRFEI has compiled and categorized many pieces on our website here: [link], in both Hebrew and English, recognizing that the Hebrew articles reflect the feelings of Israelis who have taken a stand on these issues, which may not have been reported … [Read more...] about Breaking down the arguments over the Kotel agreement by David Bogomolny, Hiddush & RRFEI staffer
A resource: Lenient Halakhic rulings on conversion
Many in Israel are working toward a return to halakhah as intended by our tradition, and not as a political gambit to secure power in the Jewish State. We have heard in past weeks from Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz, who is working for a rational and traditional standard of kashrut that does not coerce Israelis into paying exorbitant fees or discriminating against other religions: a … [Read more...] about A resource: Lenient Halakhic rulings on conversion
Update: Resources and Media
Please note: Hiddush's 2014 Israel Religion and State Index is now available here under resources. Media coverage on Hiddush's victory against the Chief Rabbinate's illegal kashrut regulations for hotels and event halls is now available here under resources. Please contact RRFEI or register to join Rabbis for Religious Freedom and Equality in Israel. … [Read more...] about Update: Resources and Media