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Chapter Breakdown:

1- Introduction: Opening credits, Ben Gurion’s Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel
2- Israel as a Jewish State: What does it really mean to have a Jewish and democratic state?
3- Role of the Rabbinate: What is the role of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate? In what ways is the Chief Rabbinate necessary in its current capacity?
4- Civil Unions in Israel: Should civil unions be legalized? Why or why not?
5- Alternatives to the Rabbinate: Who are Tzohar and Itim? What services do they provide? Are they really alternatives to the Rabbinate?
6- Dynamics and Dilemmas: What is the relationship between the Chief Rabbinate, Tzohar and Itim? What is the future of these organizations?
7- Meet the Rabbinate: Go behind the scenes in the Rabbinate office and explore the marriage process.
8- Masorti and Reform Judaism in Israel: What are the activities of the Conservative and Reform movements in Israel today? What are their communities like and should the Israeli Chief Rabbinate represent other denominations of Judaism?
9- Homosexuality and Same Sex Unions: Should same-sex unions be legalized? What do the Chief Rabbinate and the Israeli public think about the prospect of same-sex unions? What are some of the challenges endured by this community?
10- Visions and Ideas for the Future: Israelis share their hopes, dreams and “next steps” for the future