2013 Israeli chief rabbi elections

The 2013 Israeli chief rabbi elections were a significant event in the Jewish community, aiming to fill the positions of Chief Rabbis of Israel. This electoral process was specifically designed to choose the spiritual leaders for the Ashkenazi and Sephardi communities, two major branches of Judaism in Israel. The elections represented an important milestone in the country's religious landscape, as the chosen chief rabbis would play a crucial role in guiding their respective communities.

The elections took place on 24 July 2013 at the Leonardo Hotel in Jerusalem, a neutral venue that hosted the gathering of electoral representatives. The event marked a pivotal moment in Israeli religious history, as it determined the new leadership of the Ashkenazi and Sephardi communities. Although the elections were an internal affair of the Jewish community, their outcome would have a broader impact on the social and cultural fabric of Israel, influencing the country's religious discourse and practices.