Chief rabbinate of israel
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.
Ministry publishes list of mikvaot with shelters nearly two weeks into war, following ITIM appeal
Israel’s chief rabbis protest planned Shabbat public transportation
Should control of the Western Wall be delegated to one sect of Judaism over another? - editorial
Gov’t requests three more months to present kashrut law adjustments
The decision has left Tzohar, which requested but did not receive kashrut certification authority, in the dark.
Israelis seek alternatives to Chief Rabbinate as elections approach - opinion
The Rabbinate’s establishment's reputation is at a historic low, as elections for the leadership of the Chief Rabbinate in Israel approach.
Editor's Notes: Chief rabbis retire but did anybody notice?
The Chief Rabbinate must evolve to address the spiritual and practical needs of all Jews in Israel, regardless of their level of observance.
Uproar over bill intended to increase religious party's control over rabbinical establishment
The bill in question would effectively give the Chief Rabbinate power to elect these rabbis instead of the local authorities themselves.
Letters to the Editor June 10, 2024: Existential threats
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Religious Services Minister agrees to appoint ten women to Chief Rabbinate Electoral Assembly
The 150 Assembly members are composed of 80 Rabbis, who are always men by virtue of their position, and 70 heads of local authorities and religious councils, of which few are women.
The Chief Rabbinate office is rife with nepotism, affecting Israeli society - opinion
Accusations of nepotism within Israel's rabbinate intensify amid upcoming elections. This practice, seen in key appointments, raises concerns about fairness and transparency.
Position for Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi reopens as Rabbinical Committee withdraws candidate
The Rabbinical Committee withdraws Rabbi Meir Kahane as the Religious Zionist candidate for Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi, reopening the race for the position.
Mayors demand that gov't drop plan to take over appointments of city rabbis
The 100 mayors who wrote the letter to the Religious Affairs Minister were specifically expressing their opposition to a series of directives published by the Religious Affairs ministry on April 11.
Gantz, Sa'ar clash with rest of coalition over legislative veto power
Conflict arose within the government after the coalition announced that it would proceed with a bill proposal that Gantz and Sa'ar vetoed.
