Ministry of Religious Services

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Israel’s coalition faces uncertain prospects after key legislation fails vote

Amir Ettinger, Yehuda Shlezinger and Mati TuchfeldIsrael HayomJune 7, 2022

The government was shaken by failure to pass a bill giving Israel legal jurisdiction over citizens in Judea and Samaria, then suffered a second blow when it failed to ratify the appointment of the religious services minister.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid Defense Minister Benny Gantz attend a vote on the "settler law" bill at the Knesset, June 6, 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

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Israel to appoint female ‘halachic’ advisers for first time

Hanan GreenwoodIsrael HayomJune 6, 2022

The decision by the Religious Services Ministry will enable women to serve as community spiritual leaders, including in communities without a rabbi, with state support.

Deputy Religious Services Minister Matan Kahana addresses the Knesset plenum on May 16, 2022. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90.

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