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Shlomo Artzi, left, and Israeli President Reuven Rivlin singing together on April 13, 2015. (Courtesy of the Spokesperson of the President of Israel)

Women singers not welcome at charity concert promoting unity among Israelis

A controversy surrounding a tribute concert to Israeli legend Shlomo Artzi underscores the continuing debate over the place of religion in society.

By Cnaan Liphshiz November 1, 2019 1:44 pm

Israeli city must remove modesty signs targeting women, Supreme Court rules

Beit Shemesh had not complied with a 2015 order by a lower court to remove the signs and was facing a fine of $3,000 a day.

December 5, 2017 2:27 pm

Opinion

Landmark conversions ruling is a victory for religious freedom in Israel

While the case only concerns a few individuals, the general rules and unequivocal language have wide significance for both Israeli and American Jewry, the head of Hiddush writes.

April 10, 2016 2:13 pm

Israeli conversion ruling dents Chief Rabbinate’s control of ritual

By Ben Sales April 4, 2016 3:43 pm

Bill restricting non-Orthodox mikvah use in Israel advances

March 14, 2016 7:18 am

HIAS scores Netanyahu for seeking refugees’ detention

October 10, 2014 4:27 am

Homes of suspected kidnappers can be razed, Israel’s high court rules

August 12, 2014 6:25 am

Israeli yeshiva students to lose stipends

May 26, 2014 5:48 am

Katsav again appeals rape conviction to Israeli Supreme Court

October 14, 2013 10:12 am

Eliyahu can run for chief rabbi, Israeli Supreme Court rules

July 23, 2013 5:41 am

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