The Council of the Chief Rabbinate, led by Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, issued a strong statement criticizing the Supreme Court's intervention in rabbinic certification and ordination. The council expressed deep concern over what they see as judicial overreach into religious matters traditionally overseen by the Chief Rabbinate. This follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that mandates women be allowed to take rabbinical ordination exams. While the Chief Rabbinate indicated it will comply with the ruling and permit women to sit for the exams, it clarified that passing these exams does not automatically grant rabbinical status, as additional requirements must be met. The council also plans to establish a committee to set clear criteria for examination and certification processes.