Contentious proposal for accepting Jewish conversions meant to give more power to local authorities, but liberal critics say it doesn't go far enough

Religious Services Ministry streamlines application for National Center for the Development of Holy Sites, after 45 people died at 2021 festivities under its watch

Matan Kahana touts 'historic opportunity' to address problem of close to half a million Israeli residents of Jewish ancestry who are not considered Jewish by state

Businesses can now choose to be supervised by any local religious council in the country; Religious Services Minister Kahana says plan will boost competition, improve kashrut

Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers fume over proposal, which would open up kosher certification to private agencies

Yamina MK Matan Kahana says he'll reform kosher supervision, name new city rabbis, and of course there will be a full inquiry into April's Mount Meron disaster, which killed 45

New Right head issues ultimatum in bid to reform office held by Shas for years and bridge Orthodox-secular divide; made similar threat in 2015 without following through