Brief audio excerpts from Azaria’s interview for Jewish Sages of Today

1. How her work for Mavoi Satum changed her views about Israeli society, made her more religious but less respectful of many rabbis, and how injustices by the Bet Din are so outlandish that many people don’t believe them

   (2:52 min)

2. On her belief that ultimately, in the near-distant future, the problem of get refusal will be solved

   (2:25 min)

3. On religion, social justice, and the religious spirit

   (1:29 min)

4. On her overall outlook about her work and her sense of responsibility

   (1:33 min)

Media interviews, public appearances and a short film related to Azaria’s work

1. Interview, Dina Pinner Show, October 25, 2011

   Azaria discusses her work opposing gender segregation of men and women and the discrimination of other groups in Israeli society. This podcast was broadcast the week after Mayor Barkat stripped her of her municipal portfolio due to her stand on gender segregation.
   (podcast, 23:04 min)

2. My Visions of Jerusalem panel, part of Facing Tomorrow 2011 Israeli Presidential Conference, Jerusalem, June 21-23, 2011 (Hebrew)

   Azaria participates in the third annual Israeli Presidential Conference in Jerusalem on June 21-23, 2011. At the conference international experts discussed vital issues, initiatives, and decisions which, it is hoped, will lead to a better tomorrow for the world, the Jewish people, and the State of Israel.
   (video, 5:40 min)

3. Interview with Azaria by Erielle Reshe, June 2011

   Reshe, an anchor at the Israel Broadcasting Authority, interviews Azaria at the Presidential Conference about her vision for Jerusalem and the challenges facing the city.
   (video, 2:37 min)

4. Rachel Azaria: a Jerusalem Councilwoman, 2011 - Part 1 | Part 2

   Azaria discusses her platform and vision for Jerusalem in a short, two-part statement.
   (video, Part one (47 sec) and Part two (45 sec)

5. Rachel Azaria, short film, 2010

   This short film is about Azaria’s development as a social activist, her commitment to effect social change and make Jerusalem a better place to live, and her experience running for councilwoman. It was jointly produced by Leadel.net, a Jewish media hub, and the European Jewish Congress.
   (5:15 min)

Opinion pieces by Azaria

1. “On the battlefield of gender discrimination,” Haaretz.com, Nov. 25, 2011

   Azaria has fought against the exclusion of women from the public domain in Israel society, a battle which resulted in her being stripped of her portfolio in the Jerusalem City Council

2. “…and a city council to keep him honest,” Haaretz.com, October 24, 2008

   While running for Jerusalem City Council with the Hitorerut-Yerushalmim party, Azaria wrote this piece explaining why the winner of the race for mayor of Jerusalem will need a social-environmental party in city council to “keep him honest.”

Related to Azaria's work

1. Yerushalmim: For a Vibrant and Pluralistic Jerusalem

   Azaria was one of a group of young Jerusalemite activists who helped found this not-for-profit civic organization in 2009. They are working to build Jerusalem as a vibrant, pluralistic and inclusive city. This organization was an outgrowth of a political party, spearheaded by Azaria in 2008, which supported her campaign for City Council. The political party Yerushalmim merged with the political party Hitorerut Yerushalayim (Wake up Jerusalem) and together they won two seats in the Jerusalem Municipal Council in 2009. The two parties split in 2010.

2. “Not Rich or Famous,” The Jerusalem Post.com, March 26, 2009

   Peggy Cidor’s article about the success of Azaria’s campaign.

3. “The New Jerusalemites,” The Jerusalem Post.com, Sept. 11, 2008

   David Stromberg’s article about the development of Yerushalmim.

4. Mavoi Satum

   Azaria was the executive director of Mavoi Satum from 2004-2007. Founded in 1996, Mavoi Satum (Dead End), was one of the first organizations in Israel dedicated exclusively to the plight of agunot and mesuravot get, women denied divorce. The organization takes a unique approach by helping individual women while advocating for broader reform.

Articles by and about Azaria, including articles about the 2011 controversy that resulted in her being stripped of her municipal portfolio in the Jerusalem City Council

1. “High Court: Take down gender-separation barrier in J’lem,” Jerusalem Post, October 17, 2011

   Azaria petitioned the Supreme Court of Israel to uphold its ruling that gender separation is illegal and to take down the canvas partitions in Mea Shearim that separate men from women. This petition was granted and there was an order to remove these barriers.

2. “Jerusalem Official Opposes Segregation, Loses Role,” The Sisterhood Blog, The Jewish Daily Forward, Oct. 18, 2011

   Azaria was “ousted” by the mayor due to her high court petition against the segregation of men and women in Mea She'arim during Sukkot, an action many described as being “fired,” though she retained her position in the municipality.

There was a loud outcry against Azaria being stripped of her portfolio (which some call being “fired” or “ousted”) and much support for her; many people have petitioned to have her reinstated with full duties, as described in these two articles:

1. “Activists demand reinstatement of J'lem councilwoman Azaria,” The Jerusalem Post.com, October 26, 2011

2. “If Mayor Barkat Fires Rachel Azaria He Will Betray Zionist Jerusalem,” The Jerusalem Post.com (blog), October 25, 2011