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Israeli Parliament Reverses Kahana Kashrut Reform, Returns Supervision to Chief Rabbinate

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First reported by Ynet · 8 hours ago

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The Israeli Knesset passed a law reversing the 2021 kosher certification reform by Matan Kahana, returning supervision to the Chief Rabbinate and banning private kosher bodies. The law aims to strengthen public oversight and improve supervision standards, with support from Religious Services Minister Michael Malchieli and the Shas party.

01Knesset passed a law overturning the 2021 kosher reform enabling private certification bodies.
02The Chief Rabbinate Council and authorized rabbis regain exclusive kosher certification authority.
03Law regulates kosher supervision standards, supervisor-business separation, and oversight.
04The 2021 reform was criticized for privatizing kosher supervision and transferring powers to private entities.
05Religious Services Minister Michael Malchieli praised the law as ending a long struggle led by Shas.
06The reform is expected to strengthen the Chief Rabbinate and potentially lower living costs.

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