religion and state in israel

Ideas

Israelis are getting religion, in spite of a coercive Chief Rabbinate

A trend that began on Oct. 7 is a reminder that religion does better in the free marketplace of ideas, writes the head of a Modern Orthodox community in Israel.

Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron, former chief rabbi of Israel, dies of COVID-19 at 79

Bakshi-Doron had expressed support for efforts to ease the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate’s monopoly over Jewish marriages.

Here’s what Israeli Jewish voters find important and less important in the next election

The economy and security are paramount, while religion and state issues aren’t a priority despite wanting changes.

Israel

A haredi Orthodox rabbi explains why his community opposes the Western Wall deal

Israel

Fed up with Shabbat laws, secular Israelis fund bus service to the beach

Culture

Israeli rabbis say Christmas trees not ‘kosher,’ raising questions of synagogue and state

Culture

The rabbinate strikes back: 2015 in Israeli religious pluralism

Israel

Survey shows broad dissatisfaction with Israeli religious policy

Israel

Non-Orthodox say pluralist conversion institute not living up to promise

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