Jewish Religious Services (Elections of City Rabbis, Regional Rabbis, Local Rabbis and Neighborhood Rabbis) Bill

What does the bill do?

The bill establishes a mechanism for the direct and secret election of rabbis at various levels: city rabbis, community rabbis, regional rabbis and neighborhood rabbis. Electing assemblies will include representatives of the local authorities, the religious council, the Chief Rabbinate and the general public. The bill sets qualification requirements for rabbis and establishes the position of an ombudsman for public complaints about rabbis. The positions will remain subject to the guidelines of the Chief Rabbinate in halachic and religious matters.