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Israeli Religious Authorities Warn Against False Marriage Registration Claims
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First reported by Now 14 · Aug 9, 2026
What happened
The Israeli Ministry of Religious Services and Chief Rabbinate warn the public against false claims by the group "Anachnu Techelet" about cooperating on marriage registration, clarifying that only official religious bodies are authorized to conduct such registrations.
- 01Israeli religious authorities deny any cooperation with "Anachnu Techelet" on marriage registration.
- 02Only official religious councils and rabbinate offices can register marriages in Israel.
- 03Unauthorized groups falsely claim to assist couples with marriage procedures.
- 04The Ministry and Rabbinate warn the public to avoid unapproved entities.
- 05The exclusive authority for marriage registration is held by formal religious institutions.
- 06The public is urged to use only authorized channels for marriage registration.
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