The Religious Services Ministry failed to hold elections in time to reinstate the tenure of chief rabbis.
The Israeli public, and indeed the world, deserve to hear a plan that goes beyond military tactics and addresses the big question – where do we go from here?
Throughout the Jewish world, Israel stands out by having two chief rabbis. The ‘Magazine’ looks at why – and asks if this model should continue
David Ben-Avraham (born Saamach Zeitoun) underwent a non-rabbinate conversion in Bnei Brak in 2019 and was mistakenly killed by IDF troops in March.
Rabbi David Lau said, "We are blessed with an extraordinary generation of soldiers, unwavering in their dedication, who rise to protect the people of Israel, the Torah of Israel, and Israel."
An agunah is a woman unable to be divorced by her husband. During the Israel-Hamas war such cases have become noticeable enough to warrant rabbinical intervention.
The President and Chief Rabbis agreed that Sukkot should be a time of peace and understanding • President Herzog's own sukkah will emphasize Israeli sports
In his letter, sent on Sunday, Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau underscored the essence of respect and unity amongst diverse faiths.
Chief rabbis David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef were set to end their 10-year terms at the Chief Rabbinate in 2023.
Efforts are being made to locate the Jews who have gone missing after the devastating earthquake in Turkey.
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