A Treasury cost estimate obtained by The Zioneer shows that repealing the previous government's kashrut reform would cost the economy 750 million shekels — 600 million in lost business revenue for restaurants and hotels, and 150 million for direct state employment of 3,500 kashrut supervisors. Shas is pushing to pass the repeal before the Knesset disperses for summer recess.
A Treasury cost assessment obtained by The Zioneer details the economic impact of scrapping the kashrut reform passed under the previous government. The estimate pegs the total cost at 750 million shekels: 600 million shekels in direct economic damage to restaurants and hotels that would lose their current self-regulation status, and 150 million shekels to rehire 3,500 state kashrut supervisors.
Shas, under its political leadership, is pressing to pass the repeal legislation before the Knesset disperses for summer recess, according to the source material. The party argues the reform undermines religious authority over kashrut standards. As The Zioneer reported on June 22, the Treasury had earlier signaled significant fiscal consequences. The repeal effort faces a tight timeline with the Knesset's summer break approaching, and the cost figure is likely to become a central argument in the legislative battle.
2 developments
- DevelopingKnesset to Discuss Shas' Kashrut Reform Bill Tomorrow
- DevelopingChief Rabbi Bar defends kashrut reform bill at Knesset committee
- DevelopingTreasury advances cancellation of National Insurance discount for yeshiva students
- DevelopingFinance Minister reportedly to cancel all new economic measures at grandson's wedding tonight
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