Rabbinate
Rabbinic diplomacy between Israel and US explored in new exhibition
A new exhibition celebrates 100 years of rabbinic diplomacy between Israel and the US, showcasing key meetings, letters, and diplomatic exchanges between Chief Rabbis and US Presidents.
Shas-backed Zevadia Cohen elected Tel Aviv chief rabbi after High Court delays, political battle
Third complaint filed against man suspected of causing infant's death after circumcision
Law widening religious courts’ role in civil disputes sparks debate over choice, rights - analysis
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.
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.
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.
