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How to rescue Israel’s kashrut reform
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 days ago
What happened
Rabbi Shmuel David says Israel’s new kashrut law should be revised by blending it with Matan Kahana’s earlier reform. He calls for competition, clear disclosure, and broader acceptance of legitimate halakhic opinions, while tightening anti-corruption rules for inspectors.
- 01Rabbi Shmuel David backs combining the old and new kashrut reforms.
- 02He says competition would improve supervision and reduce abuse.
- 03He wants clear disclosure of all kashrut standards and exemptions.
- 04He criticizes the new law for tying businesses to local rabbis.
- 05He supports ending direct pay relationships and food gifts for inspectors.
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