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Kikar HaShabbatCulture

IDF Rabbinate Honors Legacy of Rabbi Shlomo Goren

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Hebrew · 2 newsrooms covering

The IDF Rabbinate held a memorial ceremony today to commemorate 32 years since the death of Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the first Chief Rabbi of the IDF. Speakers remembered him for his religious scholarship, bravery, and leadership, symbolizing the combination of religious and military might. The event honored his significant legacy.

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  • IDF Rabbinate marked 32 years since the passing of Rabbi Shlomo Goren.
  • Rabbi Goren was the first Chief Rabbi of the IDF.
  • Speakers highlighted his Torah scholarship, bravery, and leadership.
  • He symbolized the integration of religious and military strength.

The IDF Rabbinate held a memorial ceremony today to mark 32 years since the passing of Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the first Chief Rabbi of the Israel Defense Forces.

During the commemoration, speakers highlighted Rabbi Goren's multifaceted personality, noting his profound Torah scholarship, bravery, and public leadership. He was remembered as a symbol of the integration of "Sefra v'Saifa" (the book and the sword), representing the fusion of religious and military strength.

The ceremony underscored Rabbi Goren's significant contributions and enduring legacy within the Israeli military and religious spheres.

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