Temple Mount Violent Demonstration

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“Freedom of Religion in Jerusalem”

Edited by Ruth Lapidoth and Ora Ahimeir
Published by the Jerusalem Institute

This paper examines the various aspects and principles of freedom of religion and conscience in Israel, as well as their implementation and limitations. There is analysis of the next aspects: the status of the holy places, equality of rights for members of different religions, the right to change one’s religion, regulation of proselytizing activities, the right to a religious education, matters of personal status, and the status of people who do not belong to any religious group.