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Local Leaders Criticize Shas-Led Kashrut Law for Forcing Costly Hiring on Municipalities

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First reported by N12 · 6 hours ago

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Three Israeli local leaders criticized a Shas-backed bill that would force municipalities to hire thousands of kosher supervisors, straining budgets. The law aims to restore the Chief Rabbinate's monopoly on kosher certification and criminalize unauthorized kosher claims. They also condemned the bill's rushed legislative process and lack of funding provisions.

01Three local leaders sharply oppose Shas's kosher law mandating thousands of kosher supervisors.
02The bill forces municipalities to fund new kosher supervisor positions, straining budgets.
03It restores the Chief Rabbinate's monopoly by banning private kosher certification bodies.
04Businesses must have Chief Rabbinate certification or face criminal penalties for false kosher claims.
05The law adds thousands of supervisors to religious councils funded by the state.
06Critics warn the bill's rushed passage raises concerns about improper motives.

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