Rabbinate
The rabbinate as an extra-territorial entity - opinion
The rabbinical courts operate according to their own internal rules, with virtually no external oversight.
Rabbinic diplomacy between Israel and US explored in new exhibition
Shas-backed Zevadia Cohen elected Tel Aviv chief rabbi after High Court delays, political battle
Third complaint filed against man suspected of causing infant's death after circumcision
Law widening religious courts’ role in civil disputes sparks debate over choice, rights - analysis
Critics also challenge one of the law’s intended benefits of easing pressure on the civil courts, arguing that the state is instead giving an existing judicial body additional authority.
Shas fills local rabbi posts with loyalists, sidelining community choice - opinion
Shas moves quickly to fill rabbinic vacancies, sidelining candidates who fit their cities.
From tragedy to protection: The fight against agunah status - opinion
Jewish families can protect wives from agunah status through halachic prenups and wartime authorizations, ensuring resilience even in tragedy.
Knesset panel advances bill to expand rabbinical courts’ power over civil matters
Critics have warned of the bill's democratic implications, including those involving women's rights, which may deepen the rift between the haredi and secular communities.
Popular Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon marries partner Ella Lusa at age 86
The couple reportedly first met on Facebook, after Lusa sent Gaon a message as a fan of his work. The two began talking on Skype, eventually met in person, and started dating.
Surging LGBTQ enrollment in Jewish seminaries signals ‘astounding’ shift in US rabbinate
“It signals that American progressive Jewish life has evolved to the point where LGBTQ inclusion is a no-brainer.” said Hannah Karpel-Pomerantz
First-ever empirical study of US rabbinate finds ‘shortage’ is more about fit than numbers
A new study challenges fears of a rabbinic shortage, revealing shifting career paths, growing diversity, and changing motivations among American rabbis.
High Court stands firm, denies Chief Rabbinate’s bid to block women from religious exams
'This is not only a legal victory but an important step in public recognition of women’s status within the religious establishment.'
Gov't proposal to expand rabbinate powers sparks alarm over ‘conditional Jewishness’
A new bill has been proposed to give the rabbinate new powers to investigate the 'Jewish status' of any Israeli citizen.
Professional advancement in Halacha: Why women should be allowed to take official exams - opinion
Women have been studying Halacha for many years, and they simply long for the chance to take official exams.
