Tzohar
Chief Rabbinate Council disputes Tzohar kashrut approval hours after authorization
“The approval was granted unlawfully and did not go through the Chief Rabbinate Council as required,” Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services Yehuda Avidan said.
Tzohar returns to High Court, seeks order compelling Rabbinate to license it as kosher certifier
One in four Israeli Jews celebrate or consider celebrating Christmas - poll
High Court orders Chief Rabbinate to decide on Tzohar’s kashrut license after year-long delay
Ex-Sephardi chief rabbi slams Tel Aviv rabbi as 'heretic' after he calls for haredi IDF enlistment
Rabbi Tamir Granot's son, Capt. Amitay Zvi Granot, was killed shortly after Hamas's October 7 attack in an incident on the Lebanon border while fighting Hezbollah.
Wine talk: Separation, not division
Kashrut standards for wine in Israel have a long and complicated history. Tzohar is providing a private alternative to make kosher wine more accessible.
City residents to be able to choose local rabbis in reversal of regulations
Both Tzohar and Itim petitioned the High Court of Justice after Malkieli issued ordinances granting more control over the election process of city rabbis to political parties.
Leading haredi rabbi apologizes for accusing rabbinic org. Tzohar of conversions for money
A settlement was recently reached in the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court, requiring Rabbi Yosef to issue a public apology both in writing and during his weekly class.
Two rabbis too many? A look at Israel's confusing chief rabbi system
Throughout the Jewish world, Israel stands out by having two chief rabbis. The ‘Magazine’ looks at why – and asks if this model should continue
Tzohar launches prayer card initiative to pray for hostages
"The painful reality of this incredible tragedy is that we have almost grown numb" to the plight of the hostages, a representative of the organization said.
Tzohar calls for unity on Yom Kippur amid divided Israeli society
Amid protests that have gripped the country for the better part of a year, the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization is hoping that Yom Kippur can bring a much-needed reprieve.
High Court overturns Chief Rabbinate ban on Tzohar kashrut for imports
Some two years ago, the Chief Rabbinate's imports committee denied an initial Tzohar request to allow its certification to apply for imported goods.
Israel Police open probe against religious Zionist leader rabbi Zvi Thau - report
Earlier this year a woman claimed in a Facebook post that Thau sexually assaulted her when she was a minor
How it really is! Moral dilemmas and reality
Morally, I should speak out. Realistically, what good would it do? Praise would come from the anti-fascists. But supporters of these right-wing parties would ignore this at best or lash out.