Rabbinate
What does the kashrut reform repeal mean, and could it raise food prices? - explainer
The reform was designed to move Israel’s kashrut system away from one controlled almost entirely by the Chief Rabbinate and local rabbinates, and toward a regulated market.
The rabbinate as an extra-territorial entity - opinion
Rabbinic diplomacy between Israel and US explored in new exhibition
Shas-backed Zevadia Cohen elected Tel Aviv chief rabbi after High Court delays, political battle
Professional advancement in Halacha: Why women should be allowed to take official exams - opinion
Women have been studying Halacha for many years, and they simply long for the chance to take official exams.
Israel's most visible rabbinic defenders are not recognized as rabbis by the Jewish state - opinion
The two most visible Jewish defenders of Israel in the world’s largest Jewish city are rabbis whom Israel’s own religious establishment does not recognize as rabbis.
Rabbinate seeks retrial on ruling allowing women to take exams, blames 'halachic noncompliance'
The Rabbinate's argument rested on what it presented as firm halachic noncompliance with women taking the exams, as certain topics covered therein are prohibited by nature.
From exclusion to examination: Women gain access to rabbinic path
Historic win: Rabbi Seth Farber and female pioneers reflect on the fight to open rabbinic exams to women
Unanimous vote: Landmark verdict rules women can take Rabbinate exams
The women spent years studying the necessary halachot for the exam, as well as solidifying and investing in their Jewish and Torah knowledge as a whole.
Rabbi from the South allegedly committed sexual offenses against women seeking his guidance
The accused rabbi's lawyer denies all accusations against his client.
Utah’s online weddings doesn't solve the Israel Rabbinate problem - opinion
Israel has become a world leader in Zoom weddings performed by the State of Utah. Out of all applicants, 5,316 are Israeli, comprising one-third of applications from outside the United States.
An installation in Pennsylvania marks a milestone in the journey of Orthodox women rabbinic leaders
Orthodox women break the glass ceiling by leading their own congregations.
Breaking the mold: A historic opportunity for the chief rabbis to revitalize Judaism - opinion
The continued erosion of trust in the rabbinate risks polarizing and marginalizing Judaism within Israeli society even further. The new chief rabbis have a historic opportunity to reverse this trend.
Rabbi Kalman Bar appointed new Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi
The elections for Chief Rabbi are conducted by a 150-member statutory electoral body. The final tally was 77-58 in favor of Bar.
