Bat Kol says it requested grant of thousands of shekels for program geared toward drawing queer community into Jewish life; council head says funds open to all that fit criteria

Rivka Azriel to oversee religious services in Binyamina; will be the 2nd woman to ever hold such a position, but the 1st to be appointed by a cabinet minister

Matan Kahana intends to replace 90 council chairs with academics, including women; move expected to draw fire from ultra-Orthodox parties