Chief rabbinate of israel
Should control of the Western Wall be delegated to one sect of Judaism over another? - editorial
With already strained Jewish unity, a recent Knesset vote sends a message that Israel is prepared to legislate one stream of Judaism’s authority over a site that carries meaning for all.
Knesset advances bill granting Chief Rabbinate authority over Western Wall prayer
Netanyahu’s coalition threatens Jewish unity with law banning pluralistic Kotel prayers - opinion
Coalition lawmakers vow to advance bill granting Chief Rabbinate authority over Western Wall prayer
Israel’s conversion crisis is becoming an aliyah crisis - opinion
The gates of aliyah and the gates of conversion were meant to stand side by side. It is time to open them both.
Chief Rabbinate opens certification exams to women after High Court ruling
The Chief Rabbinate opens its exams to women after a court ruling deemed the long-standing exclusion unlawful. A historic moment for equality in Israel’s religious institutions.
Women as halachic leaders, then and now - opinion
In our generation, we are privileged to encounter women whose learning, commitment, and spiritual leadership who serve the Jewish people by answering halachic questions and issuing rulings.
Parashat Vayechi: Keeping Israel Jewish – without coercion
We should value democracy, safeguard it within Israeli society, and participate actively wherever we reside, cherishing the liberties and dignity it secures.
Recognized by the rabbinate, Orthodox converts trapped in legal limbo over Israeli citizenship
RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: “Why do I have to keep proving myself? Am I a second-class Jew?” said an Orthodox converted Jewish woman in an interview with The Jerusalem Post.
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.
A small and insufficient victory: Female Torah scholars - opinion
A public body in which women cannot hold certain roles is invalid according to the principles of democracy and not to be taken seriously.
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.
