Israeli Rabbinical Courts Criticized for Lack of Transparency and Gender Representation
The Israeli rabbinical courts are under scrutiny for operating as extra-territorial entities with little transparency and no female representation. These courts, which derive their authority from the law and are funded by public money, have exclusive jurisdiction over personal matters for Jewish Israelis. Despite this, they operate with their own internal rules and often ignore rulings from the High Court of Justice. Critics are calling for systemic changes, including transparency in appointments, public oversight, and the inclusion of women in leadership roles. 
