Tzohar

Chief Rabbinate Council disputes Tzohar kashrut approval hours after authorization

“The approval was granted unlawfully and did not go through the Chief Rabbinate Council as required,” Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services Yehuda Avidan said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Tzohar kashrut sticker in a window
A Tzohar kashrut sticker in a window

Tzohar returns to High Court, seeks order compelling Rabbinate to license it as kosher certifier

The new petition argues that, even after a ruling in November ordering the Rabbinate to decide whether Tzohar qualifies and, if so, to issue a license, the state still has not acted. 

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
People attend a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the New Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, on December 14, 2025.

One in four Israeli Jews celebrate or consider celebrating Christmas - poll

The poll reflects the wider cultural presence of Christmas in Israeli public spaces, including markets, decorations, and seasonal events.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
KASHRUT CERTIFICATION at a Jerusalem eatery – will the rabbinate’s monopoly be broken?

High Court orders Chief Rabbinate to decide on Tzohar’s kashrut license after year-long delay

The 2021 legislation opened the possibility for independent bodies to issue kosher certifications, but until now, the rabbinate had not initiated any applications or licensing processes.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Kashrut will serve public rather than politicos in new reform - analysis

With certain cafes being mistreated by the rabbinate, Tzohar steps in to supply kashrut approval.

JULY 21, 2021ByJEREMY SHARON
A Tzohar kashrut sticker in a window

Beit Hillel founder Rabbi Ronen Neuwirth dies at 50

"A brilliant scholar who connected Torah and action, love and awe… who worked with all his might to endear the Torah to Israeli society."

MARCH 29, 2021ByJEREMY SHARON
Beit Hillel founder Rabbi Ronen Neuwirth

Israeli rabbi urges 'limited sanctions' on COVID-19 vaccine refusers

The sanctions must not be used as a punishment, but as an incentive to vaccinate.

DECEMBER 14, 2020ByAARON REICH
A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine" sticker and a medical syringe, October 30, 2020.

A prayer for parents of new IDF inductees - watch

The Tzohar Rabbinical Organization has composed a special prayer for the recruitment day for the recruits' parents.

AUGUST 9, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Rabbi Stav slams Yamina for ignoring religion and state while in office

Head of the Tzohar rabbinical association accuses Yamina leaders of using concern over rabbinical judges committee as a political tool, says ‘public won’t buy’

JUNE 3, 2020ByJEREMY SHARON
Le Rav David Stav

Tzohar proposes format for home Holocaust remembrance ceremonies

At present, while Yom Hashoah is observed across the world, there are no universally-adopted personal Jewish traditions that mark the day.

APRIL 20, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Memorial candles.

Passover: Sell your Chametz online with Tzohar and The Jerusalem Post

Especially during the coronavirus crisis, selling your chametz should be done easily online.

APRIL 5, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ripple Matzah Plate

Tzohar rabbis: Happy, halachic, and in love with the Jewish people

The media are wrong: Politics isn’t always the answer – leadership is.

JANUARY 14, 2020ByGIL TROY
The national-religious rabbinical association Tzohar 370

Malka Leifer's failed judicial process

Sadly, there are political forces at play that are clearly serving as obstacles to allowing the courts to do their rightful jobs.

DECEMBER 30, 2019ByYUVAL CHERLOW
A SECURITY GUARD at a courthouse in Jerusalem.

Founder of private kashrut supervision to be honored

Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz will receive the Yashrut 'Game Changer' Leadership Award.

MAY 12, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz and Baker’s Boulangerie and Patisserie owner Lior Glickman sign the ‘trust alliance’ certification.