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  • Chief Rabbinate of Israel: religious authority for the Jewish majority marriages
  • Similar authorities for Christians, Muslims, and other religious affiliations

Marriage Courts

  • 15 total religious courts
  • Regulate marriages and divorces for their communities
  • All oppose same-sex marriage
  • If one of these courts changes their view, then same-sex marriage is allowed in their community

History

Same Sex Marriage in Israel

  • Cannot legally be performed in Israel
  • State views marriage as religious institution
  • State does not issue marriage licenses regardless of sexual orientation
  • Separation of Church and State to avoid conflict between the various religions

Attitudes on Same-Sex Marriage

  • 61% of Israelis support equal marriage rights for same-sex couples
  • AND 60% support joint adoption by same sex couples!

Same Sex-Marriages Abroad

Political Support

Wedding Ceremonies

  • Many members of Parliament support same-sex marriage
  • In February 2009, a civil marriage bill which allowed for same-sex marriage was rejected
  • Same-sex wedding ceremonies take place in Israel without legal significance
  • If marriage occurs abroad, they can be recorded at the Border Crossings or Immigration Offices
  • These records are defined as only "for statistical purposes"
  • This allows the state to avoid recognizing same-sex marriages
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