Politics
Yair Golan called for removing religion from public space
Yair Golan presented supporters with a plan to separate religion and state, centered on "removing religion from public space." He named public transportation on Shabbat and civil marriage as key priorities. The remarks were published on October 15; Aryeh Deri argued that the plan would harm the state's Jewish identity.
· Source: C14. Archive photo: Gili Yaari / Flash 90.
Democrats leader Yair Golan presented supporters with a plan to separate religion and state, centered on what he called "removing religion from public space." Among the measures he listed were public transportation on Shabbat and the option of civil marriage in Israel.
The remarks were published on October 15, following a meeting with party activists staying abroad. Golan presented changes concerning religion and state as key priorities he would seek to advance after the election.
The remarks drew criticism. Shas leader Aryeh Deri argued that Golan's plan would harm the state's Jewish identity.
Source: C14
