New bill could turn Israelis into conditional Jews
The bill states that the director of the Jewish Status Investigations Unit or a marriage registrar will be able to ...
Tag: Chief Rabbinate
Will alleged misconduct by Chief Rabbinate invalidate conversions abroad?
It is unclear what will become of those who converted in those courts since the State of Israel effectively recognized ...
'Knesset conversion reform no less than spiritual disaster'
After finding himself in the eye of a number of public storms, Chief Rabbi David Lau fires back, and explains ...
Chief rabbi goes for 'nuclear option,' warns he won't approve new conversions
In harsh letter to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Rabbi David Lau takes a stance against the government's proposed conversion reforms ...
Is the conversion revolution too little, too late?
Previous attempts to reform conversion in Israel came under attack by the Orthodox establishment, but Religious Services Minister Matan Kahana's ...
All is fair in war on kashrut reform?
The seemingly united front against the Chief Rabbinate's monopoly appears to be cracking.
Tzohar rabbis support reform to Israel's kashrut system
Organization says current system offers no oversight and has led to lack of faith in kosher certification among the public, ...