The government also finances institutions such as synagogues, seminaries and religious schools. And the government follows Jewish religious law, or halacha, on issues relating to marriage, divorce and conversions to Judaism. ..…

Israel's government has yet to be formed, so the exact direction of its policy is still up in the air. ... But Kadima, the largest party, led by acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, will most likely head the government. ..…