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A man leaves the offices of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate, which does not recognize non-Orthodox conversions, posing problems for Reform and Conservative converts who want to marry in Israel. (Photo/JTA-Flash90)
Posted inNews

In a blow to Israel’s religious establishment, Israeli court rules that online Utah marriages must be honored

by Ron Kampeas and JTA July 11, 2022July 11, 2022

A small-scale pandemic-era bureaucratic tweak in the United States could have sweeping consequences for Israelis who have long sought to allow civil marriage in their country. A district court in […]

Artem Dolgopyat of Team Israel celebrates winning gold in the men's floor exercise final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo/JTA-Laurence Griffiths-Getty Images)
Posted inReligion

Artem Dolgopyat won Olympic gold for Israel, but he can’t get married at home

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA August 5, 2021August 9, 2021
Customers sitting at Cafe Kadosh, one of hundreds of eateries in Israel that has opted for kosher certification outside the auspices of Chief Rabbinate. (Photo/JTA-Yonatan Sindel-Flash90)
Posted inNews

Israeli restaurants are seeking alternative kosher certification — and signaling a religious revolution

by Linda Gradstein and JTA July 22, 2021July 22, 2021
Israelis take part in the Jerusalem Pride Parade, June 25, 2009. (Photo/JTA-Nati Shohat-Flash90)
Posted inNews

Israeli Orthodox leader: Judaism does not forbid same-sex couples from building a family

Josefin Dolsten by Josefin Dolsten and JTA October 13, 2020October 13, 2020
The headquarters of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel in Jerusalem. (JTA/Flash90)
Posted inEditorial

The thrill of genetic genealogical discoveries should be tempered by ethical concerns

by J. Editorial Board December 3, 2019December 3, 2019
a flowery wedding canopy at sunset by the beach
Posted inOpinion

As rabbis of every stripe, we say it is time to abolish Israel’s Chief Rabbinate

by Ruach Hiddush December 6, 2018December 6, 2018
The headquarters of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel in Jerusalem (Photo/JTA-Flash90)
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With even stricter conversion laws, Israel’s Chief Rabbinate tightens control

Ben Sales by Ben Sales May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

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