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State and Religion Democracy and Judaism
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Jewish state – what does it mean in terms of religion? Mainstream Zionism: National-secular - yet Jewish State. Inherent contradiction between "Jewish“ and "Democracy"? Non separation between state and religion.
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Religious bodies for official functions Religious law in specific areas –Marriage/Divorce Burials Religious educational system makes part of public education State finances religious matters Public observance of Sabbath and dietary rules (Kashrut).
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Origins and Legal dimensions The Status Quo agreement 1947 The exclusive status of Orthodox Judaism The Supreme Rabbinate Sephardic-Ashkenazi Religious courts for civilian and religious matters Non-Civic jurisdiction over matrimony Role and composition of the Supreme Court
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Compromise and Ambiguity 1948 Declaration of Independence "placing our trust in the 'Rock of Israel' Status of Halacha The absence of constitution 1958 the Rufeisen case ->"who is a Jew“ – by nation or religion? ->1962 Supreme Court verdict against Rufeisen 1969 Shalit case ->1970 Ammendment to Law of Return 1980 Law on the Foundations – "Israel heritage" Russian and Ethiopian Olim
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Political dimensions Religious political parties – Role and split Post 1967 Growth and impact of religious fundamentalism The status of the Holy Places in Jerusalem – liberalism versus security. Struggle over general duty of military service Growing hold of Orthodox education
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