Rabbi of Beit Hagai Settlement in Hebron Hills to Retire
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Rabbi Moshe Rabinowitz, the spiritual leader of the Beit Hagai settlement in the Hebron Hills, is retiring at age 67. The settlement, home to about 150 families, has begun searching for a new rabbi. They are seeking a Religious Zionist scholar and spiritual leader who is deeply involved in community and social life.
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- Rabbi Moshe Rabinowitz of Beit Hagai settlement is retiring at age 67.
- Beit Hagai, a settlement of 150 families in the Hebron Hills, is seeking a new rabbi.
- The settlement seeks a spiritual leader involved in community and social life.
- Candidates must be Religious Zionist scholars and rabbinical ordination holders.
Rabbi Moshe Rabinowitz, the spiritual leader of the Beit Hagai settlement in the Hebron Hills, is set to retire from his position at the age of 67. After many years serving as the head of the settlement's spiritual leadership, Rabbi Rabinowitz will step down. In response, the settlement has initiated a search for a new community rabbi to continue his work and guide the community's religious and communal activities in the coming years.
The settlement has issued a public call for candidates, emphasizing the need for a rabbinic figure who will integrate into community life and contribute to its ongoing development. The announcement stated, "We are looking for a rabbi to lead the Torah and the community and be part of the shared path. Beit Hagai is a national-religious settlement in the Hebron Hills with approximately 150 families, a diverse, multi-generational, and idealistic community in growth and development."
Beit Hagai stresses that selecting the next rabbi is not merely about filling a religious role but finding a spiritual leader who will be involved in residents' lives and guide the community socially as well. Requirements for the position include being a wise scholar in the spirit of Religious Zionism, a decisor of Jewish law, and a spiritual leader for the community and individuals. The candidate should be compassionate, draw people closer to the Torah, be proactive, and foster engagement with all residents across all age groups. Additionally, the candidate must hold rabbinical ordination and reside in the settlement.