The Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies Founded by the Charles H. Revson Foundation, N.Y. Freedom of Religion in Jerusalem Edited by Ruth Lapidoth and Ora Ahimeir 1999 כל הזכויות שמורות למכון ירושלים לחקר ישראל The Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies Founded by the Charles H. Revson Foundation, N.Y. Freedom of Religion in Jerusalem Edited by Ruth Lapidoth and Ora Ahimeir 1999 כל הזכויות שמורות למכון ירושלים לחקר ישראל ) The Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies Research Series No. 85 Freedom of Religion in Jerusalem Edited by Ruth Lapidoth and Ora Ahimeir The statements made and the views expressed are the sole responsibility of the authors © 1999, The Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies The Hay Elyachar House 20a Radak St., 92186 Jerusalem Email:
[email protected] Tel: 02-5630175 Fax: 02-5639814 כל הזכויות שמורות למכון ירושלים לחקר ישראל Table of Contents Introduction by Ruth Lapidoth, Ora Ahimeir 1 I. Freedom of Religion and of Conscience in Israel by Ruth Lapidoth 3 A. Introduction 3 B. Preliminary Remarks 4 C. The Jewish Character of the State 5 D. The Principle of Freedom of Religion and Conscience 6 E. The Holy Places 10 F. Equality of Civil and Political Rights of Members of Various Religions and Communities 15 G. The Right to Change One's Religion 19 H. Proselytizing 20 I. The Right to a Religious Education .-. 21 J. Matters of Personal Status 21 K. Note on Freedom of Religion of Muslims in Israel with Special Reference to East Jerusalem 23 L. Conclusion 29 Notes 31 II. Freedom of Religion and Conscience in a Heterogeneous City by Chamman P.