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Police arrest Maryland man for stabbing rabbi with wooden stake in antisemitic attack

The investigation is ongoing, however, police are treating the attack on the rabbi as a hate crime.

How has the role of rabbis in Israel changed since October 7?

Rabbis who are traditionally spiritual leaders in their communities have faced a whole new level of challenges from congregants and from the need to maintain their own spiritual balance post-Oct. 7.

Are we living in Messianic times? Only time will tell

Many religious Zionists believe Israel's growth signals the messianic era, but others remain skeptical. Is Israel truly a sign of redemption?

As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, this rabbi is defying an evacuation order so he can help

Minkowicz was far from the only local Jewish leader trying to negotiate the demands of Judaism’s holiest day with the danger posed by the oncoming storm.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
09/10/2024

'A duty of the highest order': Top religious Zionist rabbis tell gov't to push for hostage deal

A group of some of the leading rabbis in religious Zionism wrote a letter urging the government to free the hostages by any means necessary, including a "reasonable" hostage deal.

08/10/2024

Suspect arrested in U of Michigan rabbi’s home robbery, with no evidence of antisemitic intent

An 18-year-old man was arrested for armed robbery of a rabbi’s home on Rosh Hashanah, deemed unrelated to antisemitism.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
08/10/2024

Rabbi David Yosef chosen as Israel's Sephardic chief rabbi

Position for Ashkenazi role sees tie • New round of votes not yet set

Judging God's sins: Forgiving grievances against the Almighty on the High Holy Days

“And therefore, we will forgive You for the sins You have committed against us, and You, too, will forgive us for the sins we have committed against You.”

By LEVI COOPER
27/09/2024
Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh

Israeli Rabbi calls for Israel to conquer Lebanon and settle it

Ginsburgh is associated with the Chabad movement and is currently head of Od Yosef Chai yeshiva in the West Bank, he is a well regarded kabbahlist.

Springfield, Ohio, rabbi will meet with local Haitian leaders after disparaging community

Rabbi Cary Kozberg of Springfield, Ohio, apologized for disparaging remarks about the Haitian migrant community, pledging to engage with local leaders.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
24/09/2024
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