Why Israel’s Kashrut Reform Bill matters for the Diaspora

In mid-July, Israel’s Minister of Religious Affairs proposed a bill that would introduce a reform to the country’s kashrut industry…writes Rabbi David Stav. Read more

Zohar Rabbinical Organization issues call for immediate extradition of Malka Leifer

In a meeting with Dassi Ehrlich, Nicole Meyer and Elly Sapper, three sisters who have accused Malka Leifer of sexual abuse while the three were her students, Rabbi David Stav, Chairman and founder of Tzohar, expressed the organization’s full support for the sisters’ campaign to have Leifer extradited to Australia to stand trial for her alleged crimes. Read more

Chief Rabbinate Electoral Machinations…writes Isi Leibler

The sleazy political machinations surrounding the impending elections for the Chief Rabbinate are shameful. Read more