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.

KASHRUT CERTIFICATION at a Jerusalem eatery – will the rabbinate’s monopoly be broken?
REPRESENTATIVES OF the Chief Rabbinate of Israel cross Jaffa Street in Jerusalem as they deliver a kosher certificate to a local restaurant.

The rabbinate as an extra-territorial entity - opinion

People walk past a projection depicting Israeli and US flags on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City on Oct. 22, 2025.

Rabbinic diplomacy between Israel and US explored in new exhibition

Newly elected Tel Aviv-Jaffa Chief Rabbi Zevadia Cohen, April 26, 2026.

Shas-backed Zevadia Cohen elected Tel Aviv chief rabbi after High Court delays, political battle


Religious Services Minister plans law to exempt rabbis from political comments restrictions

Minister Matan Kahana's comments were criticized since municipal chief rabbis are in effect never subject to disciplinary procedures despite gross violations of the regulations.

Chief rabbis gathered to discuss reforms to the conversion and kashrut system

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.

 DRAMATIC CHANGES ahead: Grabbing a bite with a furry friend at a Jerusalem Aroma.

Conservative movement publicly lists rabbis it has expelled and suspended

The decision to publish a list of expelled and suspended rabbis comes as the Conservative movement — along with other Jewish denominations — grapples with how to handle ethical failures by clergy.

 Jewish women pray outside a synagogue during a forgivness tour (Selichot)

Religious services minister backs marriage alternative outside of rabbinate

Religious Services Minister Matan Kahan expressed support for an alternative form of marriage outside the rabbinate.

An illustrative photo of a Jewish wedding in front of the Mediterranean Sea.

Majority of religious-Zionists oppose gov't kashrut reforms - poll

The Knesset committee has begun its deliberations on government kashrut reforms.

A Tzohar kashrut sticker in a window

Municipal chief rabbis serve decades, average pension age

The longest-serving municipal chief rabbi has held his office for the last 64 years.

Chief rabbis gathered to discuss reforms to the conversion and kashrut system

What do mamzerim have to face in Israel?

The mamzer status not only prevents people from marrying in Israel, but puts children at serious risk of abuse. Meet the organization working to change this.

 A toddler girl crying

New Hope says Likud forcing Hauser to leave hospital to vote

This is not the first time the Likud has refused to abstain from voting to force a coalition MK to show up straight from the hospital.

MK Zvi Hauser during a vote at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on August 24, 2020.

Kahana’s kashrut reforms get rabbinical backing

Senior religious-Zionist rabbis back end to Chief Rabbinate monopoly, after hardline rabbis opposed the measures.

KASHRUT CERTIFICATION at a Jerusalem eatery – will the rabbinate’s monopoly be broken?

Kashrut will serve public rather than politicos in new reform - analysis

With certain cafes being mistreated by the rabbinate, Tzohar steps in to supply kashrut approval.

A Tzohar kashrut sticker in a window