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Claims of bribery:

Outrage over ministry's plans to distribute sweets in synagogues

A government plan to distribute sweets in synagogues during the upcoming holiday of Simchat Torah has drawn extreme criticism.

Outrage over ministry's plans to distribute sweets in synagogues

Who will be the chief rabbi?

Religious Zionism source denies his party made a deal with Shas

Reports allege Deri and Smotrich have agreed to share control of the Religious Affairs Ministry, see eye-to-eye on state-religion issues.

Religious Zionism source denies his party made a deal with Shas

Religious Zionists need to be leading voices in decision-making

If the Religious Zionist party becomes the third largest party, it will have to be reckoned with in every major decision. Op-ed.

Religious Zionists need to be leading voices in decision-making

'Perfect' marriage files:

Tzohar rabbis receive unexpected support

Ministry of Religious Services: Tzohar team among top experts and professionals in field.

Tzohar rabbis receive unexpected support

Rabbinate to allow women to enter the Mikvah without attendant

The Ministry of Religious Services published an announcement today changing the protocol for ritual bathhouses in Israel.

Rabbinate to allow women to enter the Mikvah without attendant

Mikveh immersion to be permitted without attendant

Ministry of Religious Services to issue a directive qualifying Rabbinate's ruling that attendant must be present at all immersions.

Mikveh immersion to be permitted without attendant

Ethiopian Chief Rabbi dismissed from office

Despite many cases in which the Ministry of Religious Services extends a term past retirement age, they quickly terminated Rabbi Hadane.

Ethiopian Chief Rabbi dismissed from office

State Allocates $500K to Fortify Synagogues Against Rocket Fire

Deputy Religious Affairs Minister blames Shas for lagging behind in fortifying religious buildings.

State Allocates $500K to Fortify Synagogues Against Rocket Fire

No Religious Council in Beit El - Who's to Blame?

Beit El residents threaten to file petition in High Court for Justice over oversight; ministers play blame game, point to Finance Ministry.

No Religious Council in Beit El - Who's to Blame?

Kosher 'Revolution' Standardizes Kosher Certification in Israel

Ministry of Religious Affairs, Chief Rabbi David Lau present four-step program Monday to standardize kosher certification by the state.

Kosher 'Revolution' Standardizes Kosher Certification in Israel

‘If Haaretz is Critical, It Must Be Important’

Rabbi says critical coverage in the left-wing paper Haaretz just shows importance of new Jewish education initiative.

‘If Haaretz is Critical, It Must Be Important’

Where is the 'Most Beautiful Mikveh' in Israel?

The Ministry of Religious Affairs, along with the “Beautiful Israel” organization, will be sponsoring a “most beautiful mikveh” contest

Where is the 'Most Beautiful Mikveh' in Israel?

Religious Councils Told: Fly Flag

Deputy Religions Minister instructs Councils to fly flag for Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Religious Councils Told: Fly Flag

Ben-Dahan: Religious Services for Secular Israelis

Israel's secular majority needs - and deserves - accessible, modern religious services, new deputy minister says.

Ben-Dahan: Religious Services for Secular Israelis

Bennett: Time to Bring Back Israel’s Jewish Spirit

Bennett: Our goal – to bring back Israel’s Jewish spirit with accessible, friendly religious services.

Bennett: Time to Bring Back Israel’s Jewish Spirit

Coalition Talks: Rabbi Ben-Dahan to Head Religious Services

Bayit Yehudi to head three ministries, not four, but will get appoint a deputy minister to Ministry of Religious Services.

Coalition Talks: Rabbi Ben-Dahan to Head Religious Services

Shas Minister: Gender Segregation a Problem

Shas Minister admits that local rabbis, burial groups wrongly impose strict gender separation, insult women.

Shas Minister: Gender Segregation a Problem

Shas-Bayit Yehudi Conflict to Determine Fate of Rabbinate?

Bayit Yehudi sources explain that both their party, Shas, seek control of the ministries that control state approach to Judaism.

Shas-Bayit Yehudi Conflict to Determine Fate of Rabbinate?