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
There are more than 50 Orthodox egalitarian minyanim in Israel - Hadar
“There are currently about 50 halachicly committed communities in Israel, and are on the continuum of gender equality,” Dr. Rabbi Avital Hochstein, President of Hadar in Israel, said.
Are Israel's kashrut, conversion reforms moving forward?
While the State of Israel in 2022 may not yet be fully redeemed, these words do provide a certain sense of optimism and renewal.
Why isn’t this Orthodox Jewish-Ukranian family considered Jewish in Israel?
Yael and Aaron Agpov look like your average Orthodox family but had to face off against Israeli bureaucracy because they weren't recognized as Jewish and could immigrate to Israel.
Women's fates should not be held by men - opinion
When a Jewish woman wants to get divorced, she has to face a panel of three men who hold her future in their hands.
Save the rabbinate from Israel and Israelis from the rabbinate - opinion
There has never been a central, monopolist authority over conversions (or any other religious function) in Jewish history, nor does it exist in the present outside of Israel.
Chief Rabbi Lau threatens to stop approving conversions if reform passes
Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman threatened to remove the chief rabbi if he stopped approving conversions.
Mahanayim rosh yeshiva expresses support for Kahana's conversion reform
The rosh yeshiva of Mahanayim expressed support for Matan Kahana's plan to reform the conversion system in Israel.
Jerusalem Rabbinate chairman dismissed by Matan Kahana
The professional head of the Jerusalem Rabbinate has been accused of improper behavior in a series of incidents, highlighted by municipal comptroller reports.
Don’t turn ‘agunot’ into pawns - opinion
Her extremely complex case was brought before the official, state-authorized beit din of Tel Aviv.
The rabbinate must be reformed to be more welcoming - editorial
The rabbinate has become a restricted club of only one sector of Israeli society, and attempts to diversify it are met with strong opposition.
