Delegation to India - Meeting with Chief Rabbi
Israeli rabbis & judges met with the Chief Rabbi on 3.2.2026 after a conversion mission to India, discussing key issues and future steps for candidates.
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Israels Chief Rabbis Set Yom Kippur Rite Rate, Urge Prayers for Troops
Israel's Chief Rabbis Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber have set the Kapparot ritual fee at 30 NIS, urging prayers for IDF troops.
Religious Services Ministry Clarifies Kashrut Certification Jurisdiction Rules
Kashrut certification jurisdiction rules clarified by the Religious Services Ministry, requiring rabbis to serve only within their designated areas.
Chief Rabbinate Sets Minimum, Maximum Thresholds for Religious Marriage Contract Amounts
The Chief Rabbinate of Israel has established a minimum of 36,000 shekels and a maximum of 360,000 shekels for marriage contract amounts.
Chief Rabbis of Israel ‘Sell’ Nation’s Chametz
Israel's Chief Rabbis sold the nation's chametz to Hussein Jaber of Abu Ghosh for Passover, a ritual to comply with Jewish law.
Ahead of Jewish New Year for Trees Next Weeks, Stats Released on Yields of Israel’s Orchards
Israel's orchard yields show a 3.4% decrease in 2025, with citrus at 31.7% of output. Almond plantings surged 44% ahead of Tu B'Shevat.
Pesach Kashrut Guidelines Issued
Israel's Chief Rabbinate issues Pesach 5786 kashrut guidelines for supermarkets and restaurants, detailing chametz blocking and preparation.
Honor and Memory at Chief Rabbinate
Rabbi Aharon Ankri, a respected Torah scholar, was unanimously approved as a City Rabbi candidate by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel following his tragic death in.