Kashrut
IDF reworking food procedures for military bases in effort to allow stricter kashrut standards
The change comes amid ongoing controversy over haredi (ultra-Orthodox) enlistment in the military and the term of service for religious soldiers.
Knesset repeals 2021 kashrut reform, restores Rabbinate control over certification
Tzohar asks High Court to reject state's bid to void kashrut license
Tzohar's kashrut license was improperly granted, but Rabbinate must act, state tells High Court
Religious services minister visits Colleyville, other Jewish communities to garner support
I sincerely hope and want that every Jew, wherever they may be in Israel or around the world will strongly identify with their nation-state," said Religious Affairs minister Matan Kahana.
Shoham chief rabbi starts approving kosher supervisions outside his city
Rabbi David Stav, who is both the chief rabbi of Shoham and the chair of Tzohar has begun acting in that role, becoming the first municipal rabbi to publicly do so in the context of the new reforms.
Religion state reforms will strengthen halacha - opinion
Modifications to kashrut and conversion systems represent a key opportunity to address critical issues in Jewish practice that demand change.
The kosher conundrum: Who should have oversight?
On the observance of our kashrut laws there should never be a compromise, but who has oversight is up for debate.
Tzohar organization wins special recognition at Israel Cuisine Awards
The Tzohar organization is a collaborative of over 800 orthodox rabbis launched in 2018 with the aim of providing more modern kashrut certification.
How can ultra-Orthodox dietary habits be improved? - study
A new study by the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine of Bar-Ilan University analyzed the dietary habits of the ultra-Orthodox community and offered steps to improve them.
Ben & Jerry's: Kashrut made political - editorial
The Kof-K kosher certification agency is seriously considering not renewing Ben & Jerry’s kashrut certificate because of their West Bank boycott.
Ben & Jerry's may lose US kashrut renewal over settler boycott
The Kof-K can only break its contract with Ben & Jerry's if there is a violation of the Jewish dietary laws and no such violation has occurred.
Food in Israel - How is private supervision different from a rabbinical one?
So many customers – whether private or owners of a business – feel so tired of the Rabbinate and its rules.
Bennett's party promised one thing and delivered another
Yamina, the party headed by Prime Minister Bennett, promised its supporters that the party would work to strengthen Jewish identity. Alas, the coalition, headed by Mr. Bennett, has veered off course.
