Same-sex Marriage

'They're trying to silence the rabbis'

Rabbi Shlomo Amar defends Education Min. Rabbi Peretz, says there's a push to 'close the rabbis' mouths.'

I confess, I am simply on the wrong side.

Court: EU nations must recognize foreign same-sex marriages

EU's top court rules Romania must grant residency to US citizen who had same-sex marriage with Romanian citizen in another country.

Rabbis welcome Supreme Court ruling in Masterpiece Cakeshop case

'Leftist groups tried to elevate same-sex marriage, so that not baking a wedding cake would be akin to refusing service to blacks or Jews.'

Will Australia's postal vote on same-sex marriage be fair?

Australians report stolen and trashed ballots, others boast of voting more than once.

Haredi MK who attended gay wedding resigns

Shas MK Yigal Guetta resigns Knesset seat amid uproar following his confirmation he attended a same-sex wedding.

Supreme Court: Same-sex marriage is not a right

Court rejects claim that LGBTs have protected right to same-sex marriage, rules that law refusing recognition of gay marriage is legal.

Angela Merkel: Marriage is between a man and a woman

As Germany legalizes gay marriage, Chancellor Merkel says same sex marriage is an oxymoron.

Second Broadcasting Authority nixes same-sex marriage ad

The Second Authority for Television and Radio disqualified a broadcast from ACRI calling for the recognition of same-sex marriages.

Huckabee: No One Should be Jailed for their Beliefs

The Supreme Court cannot make up a law, former Arkansas governor tells Arutz Sheva after clerk jailed over gay marriage.

Defense Minister Hopes Same-Sex Marriage Headed to Israel

Ya'alon praises US Supreme Court decision to legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states, calls for Israel to 'follow in US footsteps.'

Livni Makes Campaign Promise of Gay Marriage

Livni, set to be prime minister in rotation with Herzog if Labor wins, visits a gay club and promises same-sex marriage.

Jewish Home Candidates Strongly Oppose Same-Sex Marriage

In a pre-primary viral video, Jewish Home candidates asked their opinions on same-sex marriage; overwhelming majority against.

Right of Return Extended to Gay Couples

Interior Minister rules that Jews in same-sex marriages can immigrate to Israel - even with a non-Jewish partner.

MK: ‘Two Daddies’ Not a Family

Fierce debate as MK insists that ‘family’ means a father and mother.

Feiglin Attacks Jewish Home, Own Party Over Gay Marriage

Feiglin again only nationalist camp MK to vote against controversial bill, this time one giving same-sex couples tax break.

Compromise on Same-Sex Couples' Tax Break

At Jewish Home's insistence, tax break for gay couples raising children will not take the form of legislation.

Vote on Same-Sex Bill 'to be Postponed'

Prime Minister's confidants threaten that they could replace Yesh Atid with hareidi parties.

Jewish Home Minister: Secularists in 'Liberal Ecstasy'

Minister Orbach accuses Yesh Atid of going overboard with same-sex legislation, vows to defend 'classic' family.

Shaked Vilified for Same-Sex Marriage Stance

Jewish Home faction head compared to Nazis, told to ‘burn in hell’ for backing party’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriage.

Nationalists Trip Up Gay Rights Bill

Stormy session: Yisrael Beytenu, Jewish Home postpone vote on bill recognizing rights of same-sex parents.

Livni Pushes for Civil Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage Legislation

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni reportedly pushes for civil union law, including same-sex marriages, to be passed in Israel.