Judaism and the State of Israel:
Customized Workshops, Lectures, and Self-Study Materials on Current Issues Surrounding Religion and State
Enlighten your mechina, seminary, yeshiva, pre-army program, or gap year students!
In Israel, religion and state are deeply intertwined, influencing and controlling every aspect of life from kashrut to marriage.
With no option for civil marriage, the Chief Rabbinate holds exclusive authority over all Jewish weddings. This monopoly has deepened societal divides, discriminated against women and immigrants, and driven many Israelis away – not just from the Chief Rabbinate, but from traditional Judaism itself.
Here at Chuppot, we’ve conducted over 2,000 halachic weddings outside the Chief Rabbinate, upholding both tradition and dignity. Through this experience, we’ve gained deep expertise – not only in the halachic aspects of Jewish marriage but also in the legal, social, and political implications of Israel’s marriage laws.
Whether your group is exploring the historical, halachic, legal, or social dimensions of religion and state in Israel, we offer educational programs grounded in firsthand experience.




