IDF Military Rabbinate Marks 32 Years Since Death of Rabbi Shlomo Goren
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The IDF Military Rabbinate held a memorial ceremony to commemorate 32 years since the death of Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the first Chief Rabbi of the IDF. The ceremony, led by current Chief Rabbi Eyal Karim, honored Goren's legacy of religious scholarship and leadership. His influence is noted as continuing to guide IDF rabbis, especially during the ongoing war, in areas such as troop support and identifying fallen soldiers.
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- The IDF Military Rabbinate held a memorial for Rabbi Shlomo Goren, 32 years after his death.
- Rabbi Goren was the first Chief Rabbi of the IDF and founded the Military Rabbinate.
- The ceremony was led by current Chief Rabbi Eyal Karim.
- Rabbi Karim highlighted Goren's legacy of religious scholarship and leadership.
- Goren's influence continues to guide IDF rabbis during the current war.
The IDF's Military Rabbinate held a memorial ceremony on Tuesday to mark 32 years since the passing of Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the first Chief Rabbi of the IDF and founder of the Military Rabbinate.
The ceremony was led by the current Chief Rabbi of the IDF, Major General Eyal Karim, and attended by senior officers of the Rabbinate, family members, and admirers of Rabbi Goren.
Rabbi Karim spoke about Rabbi Goren's legacy, highlighting his combination of religious scholarship, bravery, and public leadership, embodying the concept of "Torah and Sword." He stated that Rabbi Goren's influence continues to guide IDF rabbis, particularly during the current war, in supporting forces in the field, bolstering morale, and in the sensitive tasks of identifying fallen soldiers and arranging their burials.
Rabbi Karim also recalled Rabbi Goren's efforts in establishing the IDF's kashrut system and Shabbat observance protocols, based on the principle that the IDF is the "people's army" and should accommodate all soldiers. Rabbi Karim concluded by stating that Rabbi Goren's work will continue to guide IDF rabbis, soldiers, commanders, and leaders for generations to come.
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