Chief Rabbinate

Israel’s Chief Rabbinate Council has approved a decision setting a minimum ketubah amount of 36,000 shekels and a maximum of 360,000 shekels. The move is intended to prevent “imaginary ketubot” with no financial backing.

Religious Services Minister Yariv Levin announced the appointment of Yehuda Avidan as acting director general of Israel’s Chief Rabbinate. The appointment has received the blessing of Israel’s chief rabbis.