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Chief Rabbinate Expands Slaughter Certification to Lower Kosher Meat Prices

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 hours ago

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The Chief Rabbinate of Israel has approved a plan to expand practical slaughtering certifications to address workforce shortages, aiming to increase kosher meat supply and reduce prices. The move, led by Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar, includes new exam tracks and is part of broader efforts to ease the cost of living.

01Chief Rabbinate approves renewed practical slaughter exams to address workforce shortage.
02Plan includes temporary certification for team leaders under strict halachic standards.
03Hundreds recently took theoretical exams; results expected soon with more exams planned.
04Increasing certified personnel aims to expand kosher slaughter capacity and reduce bottlenecks.
05Effort intended to lower kosher meat prices and combat Israel's high cost of living.
06Deputy CEO Yehuda Avidan highlights commitment to standards and swift professional response.

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