Israeli Kashrut Organization Hails New Law as Historic Victory for Kosher Observance
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First reported by Ynet · 10 hours ago
What happened
The Knesset approved a long-awaited amendment to Israel's kosher fraud law, hailed as a historic step to unify and strengthen kosher certification. The law, supported by major rabbinical authorities and led by MK Ohad Tal and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, introduces standardized supervision and enforcement to prevent past abuses. MK Michael Malchieli praised the reform for bolstering the Chief Rabbinate and lowering living costs.
- 01Knesset passes amendment to kosher fraud law with 46 votes in favor.
- 02Law introduces unified kosher standards, transparency, enforcement, and digital oversight.
- 03Bill has near-decade development and broad rabbinical support, including Chief Rabbi.
- 04Kashrut Organization thanks MK Ohad Tal and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for leadership.
- 05MK Michael Malchieli credits Aryeh Deri for leading the reform effort.
- 06Reform aims to strengthen Chief Rabbinate and reduce cost of living for Israelis.
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