The incidents came to light on Monday during a Knesset discussion about expediting the conversion process for those currently serving in the IDF.
Biton made the comments during a verbal scuffle between Labor Party MK Gilad Kariv and ultra-Orthodox coalition members.
Shas controls both offices that have the most influence on religious services – the Religious Affairs Ministry and the Interior Ministry.
Some two years ago, the Chief Rabbinate's imports committee denied an initial Tzohar request to allow its certification to apply for imported goods.
According to Israeli law, the chief rabbis serve for 10 years, and religious councils for five years.
Tensions have moved along two interrelated axes in Israeli society: between Jewishness as a national identity and democracy; and Judaism as a religion and democracy.
As Jews in Israel and around the world read the Book of Ruth during the holiday of Shavuot, it is worth asking how beloved converts truly are today.
Favored Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi candidate unable to compete due to being over the age limit, the government-proposed alternative is less popular.
The report filed by the victim states that the suspect committed “dozens” of serious offenses over the span of many years.
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