Chief Rabbinate

A revolution in the Ketubah: The Council of the Chief Rabbinate has for the first time set a uniform threshold for amounts recorded at wedding ceremonies — between 36,000 and 360,000 shekels, addressing cases of excessive sums that grooms cannot realistically meet.

The Council of the Chief Rabbinate has approved the immediate renewal of practical exams for shochets and a temporary certification track for team leaders. The move aims to address a manpower shortage that has driven up koshering costs for imported meat, though consumer price relief is not guaranteed.

The Chief Rabbinate revoked kosher certificates for 198 tons of imported meat following a change in the ritual slaughter team. The importer, Leviatan, suffered significant losses and is suing the Rabbinate for 5.7 million shekels.

The Ministry of Religious Services and the Chief Rabbinate issued a clarification following claims by the "Anachnu Tchelet" association regarding its cooperation with the Rabbinate.

Following a series of disasters that have recently struck the ultra-Orthodox public, the Chief Rabbinate recalls the call of the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Gaon Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar, to strengthen awareness of safety rules and to exercise extra caution in every home and institution. The Rabbinate emphasizes that maintaining safety rules is an integral part of the value of the sanctity of life, and...

Yariv Levin has announced the appointment of Yehuda Avidan, who also heads the Ministry of Religious Services. The move marks a victory for the Shas party, though a conflict of interest agreement restricts Avidan from overseeing kashrut-related matters.

Israeli consumers face rising chicken prices as the Chief Rabbinate delays import approvals. Despite efforts by the meat company Baladi and Supreme Court intervention, the process remains stalled.