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Elections for Chief Rabbis of Israel were held in Jerusalem in 2024. The elections were initially scheduled for 2023, however they were delayed due to controversy surrounding the appointment of women to the Chief Rabbinate.
Background
Chief rabbis serve as the head of Israeli religious infrastructure. This includes managing kosher certification, Jewish marriages, and deaths They also have significant influence over the question of "Who is a Jew?" The position is held for a 10-year term, with incumbents unable to run for reelection.
Results
The first round of elections was held on September 29 at the Ramada Hotel. There were five major candidates for the Ashkenazi election and three for the Sephardic. David Yosef was elected Sephardic chief rabbi, making him the third member of the Yosef family to serve as chief rabbi. However, Kalman Ber and Micha Halevi both tied with 40 votes in the Ashkenazi chief rabbi election. A second round was then held on October 31, which Kalman Ber won.
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