for someone who was considered the haredi candidate for the job, and was supported by the haredi parties, Chief Rabbi Dovid Lau is sure turning into a surprise. Granted, it is not that much of a surprise if you listened to him then when he said he is not particularly haredi, served in the army, says hallel on Yom Haatzmaut, style in psak, etc.. but remembering the fights during the election season for the chief rabbinate where he was regularly considered haredi, it is a surprise..
The latest from rabbi Lau is that he announced yesterday that he has absolutely no problem at all with women being appointed to jobs as mashgichot. He said that the involvement of the Supreme Court in the matter was entirely superfluous, as there is nothing that should prevent women from becoming mashgichot.
source: Kipa and INN
Of course he meant halachically. Until now the chief rabbis have postponed dealing with the issue and had never given a final response - just the bland "we are looking into it". Rabbi Lau's positive response is definitely a change of direction.
If Rabbi Lau is Haredi, sign me up!
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