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Chief Rabbinate issues new call for selection committees after High Court ruling
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 17, 2026
What happened
The Chief Rabbinate of Israel issued a new call for candidates after a High Court ruling affected future rabbinic appointments. The new process restarts selection of representatives for committees that choose regional rabbis in several regional councils.
- 01The Chief Rabbinate reopened selection of committee representatives after a High Court ruling.
- 02The ruling said flaws in challenged appointments also apply to future appointments.
- 03Eligibility rules differ between councils with and without a religious council.
- 04Candidates need written backing from at least one Chief Rabbinate Council member.
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