Chief Rabbinate freezes Tzohar kosher certification hours after approval

The Chief Rabbinate of Israel has temporarily frozen the kosher certification granted to Tzohar just hours after its approval. Tzohar had celebrated this decision as a significant step toward improving transparency and fostering competition in kosher certification.

The Rabbinate clarified that the approval was not fully sanctioned by the Chief Rabbinate Council. This situation raises questions about the oversight and processes involved in kosher certification in Israel.