Ministry Of Religious Services
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Attorney General: Memorial conference for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef - only after the elections
Gali Baharav-Miara clarified that an academic conference to commemorate Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, which the Ministry of Religious Services requested to hold with government funding before the elections, can only take place after them. However, the memorial service and state ceremonies can proceed as planned. Attorney General: "Both goals will be preserved - both the commemoration of the Rabbi and the...
Due to 33 Million Shekel Freeze: Activity at Holy Sites to Cease in September
Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services, Yehuda Avidan, issued a warning after Supreme Court Judge Alex Stein blocked the transfer of 33 million shekels intended for site security, maintenance, and utilities. If no solution is reached by the end of August, operations at the National Center for the Development of Holy Sites will stop in early September.
Unusual Clarification from the Chief Rabbinate: "The Publication Is Incorrect"
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.
Demand for emergency procedure in mikvehs following "Today" investigation: "Children are being abandoned"
The Association of Rape Crisis Centers demands that the Ministry of Religious Services prohibit minors from entering mikvehs without a responsible adult, following difficult testimonies about abuse of boys in the Haredi sector. Bnei Brak City Council member Yaakov Wieder: "This is a matter of life and death, the functionaries denied it."
A turnaround in religious councils: Court rules on transparency for appointments
The Jerusalem District Court has ordered the Ministry of Religious Services to disclose the professional qualifications of religious council chairpersons. The ministry must provide the requested information within 30 days.
Transfers to the ultra-Orthodox and settlers continue: Another 78 million shekels will be transferred to the Ministry of Religious Services
Despite the dissolution of the Knesset for elections, the Ministry of Finance continues to request large budget transfers. The opposition, led by MK Vladimir Beliak, is actively blocking the approval of these funds.