Freedom of religion in israel
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
The draft constitution also called for the "right of return" for refugees, caring for families of "martyrs, prisoners, and exiles," and reaffirming the PLO's position as representing Palestinians.
Simchat Torah: Divine fire and national legacy
Police on guard as tens of thousands of Muslims hold Ramadan prayers on Temple Mount
Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter under threat: Urgent call for protection - opinion
Sinat Hinam on Rosh Hodesh Av
Rabbinic ethics – Spots on the clothing, specks on the soul
When the individuals accused of misconduct are politicians, it’s presumably par for the course. Politics is a dirty business and always was. But tragically, some of those accused include rabbis.
Outrage signals growing moderate religious voice
The religious and secular public has become weary with constant rhetorical attacks by figures such as Rabbis Shmuel Eliyahu, Shlomo Aviner and others against liberal ideas and notions of pluralism.
Judaism Can Lead on Tolerance
US Jewish group opposes Israeli mikve bill
The Knesset bill would prevent the Reform and Conservative movements from using public mikvaot for conversion ceremonies.
Jerusalem mini-market owners defy forced Shabbat closures
"We are Jewish but not religious, so have a right to stay open during Shabbat," says merchant.
National Religious women want equality in domestic roles and career opportunities study finds
Forty-three percent of the respondents said that wearing trousers was fine, whereas 57% said it was inappropriate and dangerous.
'All those who love Jerusalem must do utmost to prevent religious war in holy city'
Religious leaders of different faiths join Rivlin in condemning violence, terror and incitement.
Center Field: ReligioGoons – the Jewish Taliban – threaten Judaism and Zionism
Israeli ReligioGoons mock Judaism’s ethical traditions. Their verbal violence often encourages physical violence. Their fanaticism demeans Judaism and Zionism.
Wars of the Jews, 21st century edition
A series of challenges to the monopoly of Israel’s state rabbinate may threaten stability of government