Michael Malkieli
מיכאל מלכיאלי
Currently
Religious Services Minister
Who they are
Young Jerusalem-machine politician trusted with the rabbinate portfolio.
Positions & record
- Rabbinate: Preserve the Orthodox monopoly on marriage and kashrut.
- Community: Mikvehs, synagogues, burial services.
- Politics: Deri loyalist.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty linePragmatic hawk, follows security consensus
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineBacks the government line
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineTorah study is service; protect exemptions
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineCurb the court that disqualified Deri
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineSubsidies and welfare for the poor
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineReligious status quo, stronger rabbinate
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo
Career
2015
Jerusalem city council.
2019
Enters the Knesset.
2022
Appointed minister.