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Judicial Complaints Commissioner Clears Chief Rabbi David Yosef Over Remarks on Women's Rabbinical Exams

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 16, 2026

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Israel's Public Complaints Commissioner for Judges dismissed complaints against Chief Rabbi David Yosef for opposing a Supreme Court ruling on women's rabbinical exams, ruling his statements fall within his official religious duties and do not warrant sanctions.

01Chief Rabbi David Yosef's remarks on women's rabbinical exams fall within his official duties.
02Complaints were filed by Reform Center for Religion and State and Movement for Quality Government.
03Commissioner Asher Cola ruled no ethical violations or sanctions apply.
04The ruling distinguishes this case from unrelated prior complaints against Yosef.
05The Supreme Court mandated the Chief Rabbinate to allow women to take certification exams.
06No disciplinary action was recommended or imposed on Rabbi Yosef.

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