Ministry Of Religious Services

A new investigation by Channel 12 raises serious financial questions about a non-profit founded by Shas Knesset candidate Dror Amos, concerning funds meant for war bereaved families.

The Chief Rabbi of Beersheba warns that public marriage proposals involving a ring and witnesses can constitute valid Jewish marriage, potentially requiring a formal get if the couple separates.

Gali Baharav-Miara clarified that an academic conference to commemorate Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, which the Ministry of Religious Services requested to hold with government funding before the elections, can only take place after them. However, the memorial service and state ceremonies can proceed as planned. Attorney General: "Both goals will be preserved - both the commemoration of the Rabbi and the...

Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services, Yehuda Avidan, issued a warning after Supreme Court Judge Alex Stein blocked the transfer of 33 million shekels intended for site security, maintenance, and utilities. If no solution is reached by the end of August, operations at the National Center for the Development of Holy Sites will stop in early September.

The Ministry of Religious Services and the Chief Rabbinate issued a clarification following claims by the "Anachnu Tchelet" association regarding its cooperation with the Rabbinate.

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers demands that the Ministry of Religious Services prohibit minors from entering mikvehs without a responsible adult, following difficult testimonies about abuse of boys in the Haredi sector. Bnei Brak City Council member Yaakov Wieder: "This is a matter of life and death, the functionaries denied it."

The Jerusalem District Court has ordered the Ministry of Religious Services to disclose the professional qualifications of religious council chairpersons. The ministry must provide the requested information within 30 days.

Despite the dissolution of the Knesset for elections, the Ministry of Finance continues to request large budget transfers. The opposition, led by MK Vladimir Beliak, is actively blocking the approval of these funds.