Equal Opportunity in the IDF Is Not a Favor — It Is the Law
Equal opportunity in the IDF is not a favor. It is a binding legal obligation. This was the clear message emphasized by Rackman Center CEO
June 7, 2026
Equal opportunity in the IDF is not a favor. It is a binding legal obligation. This was the clear message emphasized by Rackman Center CEO
Israel’s rabbinical courts are funded by public money, hold power over the personal lives of millions — yet operate with zero transparency, zero female judges,
April 27, 2026 — a historic day in Israel and the Jewish world.For the first time ever, women were allowed to sit for the Chief
Last night (March 23rd, 2026), amid an ongoing war on multiple fronts, the Knesset voted and approved, in its second and third readings, the bill
Breakthrough: The Chief Rabbinate Opens Rabbinical Exams to Women. Following a High Court of Justice ruling, in response to a petition we filed at the
Israel’s Ministry of Welfare and Social Security now supports legislation to define domestic violence in Israeli law. In addition, the bill recognizes all forms of
We are proud to have partnered with The Hadassah Foundation for many years. The Hadassah Foundation provides much needed support for advancing women’s rights in Israel and we are delighted to have been included in this short movie, highlighting the incredible organizations they support! Thank you Hadassah Foundation! to watch
The Rackman Center is proud to present our new project “A Woman By Your Side”. This is a unique project, which enhances the Center’s ability to provide emotional support as well as legal aid. In this project, specially trained volunteers accompany women who are in the process of separation from
Itim, in cooperation with the Rackman Center and the Center for Women’s Justice, filed a petition with the Supreme Court regarding the regulations requiring ‘Clarification of Judaism’ Regulations, which allow the Rabbinical courts to initiate investigation proceedings whether a person is indeed a jew into their ‘Jewishness’ against third parties who have not even applied to the Rabbinical court. As
Itim, in cooperation with the Rackman Center and the Center for Women’s Justice, filed a petition with the Supreme Court regarding the regulations requiring ‘Clarification of Judaism’ Regulations, which allow the Rabbinical courts to initiate investigation proceedings whether a person is indeed a jew into their ‘Jewishness’ against third parties
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) will hold a dialogue in Geneva with the Israeli delegation to discuss the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women in Israel. Dr. Galit Shaul, CEO of the Rackman Center, will represent the Rackman Center.
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