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Religious Record Collections in the Online Databases of the Israel Genealogy Research Association

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• Mohalim approved by the Chief Rabinate of Israel 1959

A list of 84 Mohalim approved by the Chief Rabinate of Israel published in Yalkut HaPirsumim (the official publication of the government of Israel) on the 25th of June 1959

• 2013 A list of 397 Mohalim licensed to perform a Brit Milah (circumcision).
• 2014 A list of 48 new Rabbis in various settlements.
• 2016 A list of 1,755 Rabbis who may conduct marriage ceremonies. This list is from the website of the Ministry of Religious Services.
• 2016 A list of 346 Rabbis overseeing Kashrut from the website of the Ministry of Religious Services.
• 2016 A list of 423 Mohalim licensed to perform a Brit Milah (circumcision).

Christian Church Records

Parishes and communities

There are currently 103 Catholic parishes in Israel and the Palestinian Territories:

• 43 Latin
• 43 Greek Melkite
• 14 Maronite
• 2 Syrian
• 1 Armenian

There are additionally 8 language chaplaincies and 7 ethnic pastoral centers within the Latin Patriarchate:

• 4 Hebrew-speaking
• 2 German-speaking
• 1 English-speaking
• 1 French-speaking
• 2 Filipino communities
• 2 Russian communities
• 1 African community
• 1 Polish community
• 1 Romanian community

Church Records (Parish Registers) Definition

Church records (parish registers) are excellent sources of sufficiently accurate information on names, dates and places of birth / baptism, marriage and death / funeral. Church records contain records of births, baptisms, marriages, deaths and burials.

Baptisms

Children were usually baptized a few days after birth. Baptism registers usually give the infant's name, parents' names, status of legitimacy, names of witnesses or godparents, and baptism date. You may also find the child's birth date, the father's occupation, and the family's place of residence, the names of godparents, their residences, and occupations.

Marriages

Marriage registers give the marriage date and the names of the bride and groom. The registers may also indicate whether they were single or widowed and give the names of witnesses. Other information about the bride and groom is often included, such as their ages, residences, occupations, birthplaces, and parents' names. In cases of second and subsequent marriages, the registers may include the names of previous partners and their death dates. A note was often made if a parent or other party gave permission for the marriage.

Burials

Burials were recorded in the parish where the person was buried. The burial usually took place within a few days of death. Burial registers give the name of the deceased and the date and place of death or burial.