Israel Expands Kosher Slaughter Workforce to Lower Meat Prices
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel's Chief Rabbinate has approved 82 new professionals for kosher slaughter and inspection roles to increase meat supply and lower prices. The expansion, led by Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar and Acting Director General Yehuda Avidan, aims to streamline operations and reduce costs for consumers. This initiative is part of a broader effort to bolster the kosher meat industry ahead of the winter season.
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- Israel's Chief Rabbinate approved 82 new professionals for kosher slaughter and inspection roles.
- The move aims to increase the supply of kosher meat and lower prices for consumers.
- Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar and Acting Director General Yehuda Avidan led the initiative.
- The approved professionals include slaughterers, inspectors, and team leaders.
- The Rabbinate expects the expansion to streamline operations and reduce costs.
The Chief Rabbinate of Israel is significantly expanding its kosher slaughter workforce to increase the supply of kosher meat and lower prices for consumers, particularly ahead of the winter season. Under the leadership of Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar and Acting Director General Yehuda Avidan, the Rabbinate has completed training and practical examinations for new professionals.
Eighty-two individuals have been approved for roles in slaughter, inspection, and team management. This group includes 31 shechters (ritual slaughterers) and knife inspectors, 20 internal inspectors, 20 external inspectors, and 11 team leaders. These newly approved professionals are part of a larger pool of 346 candidates who underwent theoretical examinations, which also included 146 shechters, 79 internal inspectors, 50 external inspectors, 42 'menakrim' (likely referring to meat cutters or inspectors of specific cuts), and 29 team leaders.
The Rabbinate stated that increasing the number of qualified personnel will enable faster and easier deployment of slaughter teams globally. This will streamline operations and lead to a considerable reduction in costs, which is expected to translate directly into lower prices for kosher meat.
Yehuda Avidan, the acting director general, emphasized that the training and examinations ensure qualified professionals in all positions, calling it a significant economic benefit for consumers of kosher meat. He added that the Rabbinate will continue to train and certify additional professionals.
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