Tzohar

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.

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

 Shas spiritual leader and former Sephardic chief rabbi, Yitzhak Yosef, seen during a weekly lecture at the Yazdim synagogue in Jerusalem, June 07, 2025; illustrative.

Ex-Sephardi chief rabbi slams Tel Aviv rabbi as 'heretic' after he calls for haredi IDF enlistment

 MORDECHAI COHEN (R), the legendary ‘masgiach’ of Carmel’s Zichron Ya’acov Cellars.

Wine talk: Separation, not division


Free-market Judaism

We must foster religious expression and provide a positive alternative to the Chief Rabbinate’s counterproductive monopoly.

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Bill to ensure all rabbis can perform weddings

Move comes following furor last week when religious-Zionist Tzohar rabbinical organization shut down free wedding service.

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Margi backs down over Tzohar wedding program

Religious Services Minister agrees to amend law that would have severely restricted Tzohar's ability to provide wedding services.

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Rabbis urge religious public to volunteer as organ donors

40 rabbis from Tzohar religious organization vote to approve new organ donor card, assuring donors that procedures are in accordance with Jewish law.

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Restrictions on rabbis from conducting weddings removed

Tzohar rabbis authorized as long as they supply proof of rabbinic ordination, know laws of marriage, currently serve as rabbi, teacher.

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Elkin: Conversion bill delays good for country, coalition

Insiders to unity talks between Orthodox MKs, non-Orthodox movements and Jewish Agency say they are not bearing any real fruit.

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Editorial: Free us from the rabbinate

The only conclusion for those concerned about Judaism's public image.

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