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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Chief Rabbinate, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Culture11 hours ago·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Weekly Lesson 'Light the Light' from Petah Tikva

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a senior halachic authority, delivered his weekly lesson "Light the Light" from Petah Tikva, broadcast live on Kikar HaShabbat, continuing his influential relig…

General12 hours ago

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Explains If Finely Cutting Vegetables Is Permitted on Shabbat

Rabbi Yigal Cohen clarifies the halachic stance on finely cutting vegetables on Shabbat, discussing the prohibition of grinding labor. His explanation was published on August 25…

Politics16 hours ago

Israeli Religious Services Ministry Limits Kashrut Certification to Local Jurisdictions

Israel's Ministry of Religious Services has mandated that kosher certification can only be granted by rabbis within their official jurisdictions, following a recent legal amendmen…

Politics1 day ago

Israeli Rabbinate Caps Ketubah Financial Commitment Between 36,000 and 360,000 Shekels

The Israeli Chief Rabbinate has set a financial limit on the ketubah, the Jewish marriage contract, between 36,000 and 360,000 shekels to reduce divorce disputes. The ketubah is a…

General2 days ago

Boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon Marries Amid New Rabbinical Guidelines on Ketubah Amounts

Israeli boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon married in Hadera under new Chief Rabbinate rules clarifying ketubah amounts, explained by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Freiman before the ceremony.

General2 days ago·2 outlets

Jerusalem Chief Rabbis Condemn Planned Joint Jewish-Christian Prayer at Western Wall

Jerusalem's Chief Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzahl and Sephardic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar have condemned a planned joint Jewish-Christian prayer at the Western Wall as a desecration…

Politics2 days ago

Rabbi Yoram Cohen Seeks to Delay Rabbi Aryeh Deri’s Oath Ceremony Over Election Dispute

Rabbi Yoram Cohen, who narrowly lost the Beersheba rabbinate election to Rabbi Aryeh Deri, has requested a delay in Deri’s oath ceremony pending a Supreme Court review of election…

Security2 days ago·2 outlets

Chabad Rabbis Seek Court Order to Halt Construction at Ancient Hebron Cemetery

Chabad rabbis petition Jerusalem District Court to immediately stop unauthorized construction at Hebron's ancient Jewish cemetery, citing risks to historic graves and calling for…

Culture2 days ago·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Daily Spiritual Boost on Reaching the Righteous Level

Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers a daily one-minute spiritual message on Kikar HaShabbat, guiding viewers on reaching the level of the righteous based on "Chovot HaLevavot."

General2 days ago

Thousands Gather in Haifa for Selichot Prayer Rally Led by Rabbi Baruch Rosenblum

Thousands gathered in Haifa for a Selichot prayer rally led by Rabbi Baruch Rosenblum, who called for spiritual awakening amid ongoing community tensions and recent violent incide…

Security2 days ago

Thousands Led by Senior Rabbis Console Jerusalem Deputy Mayor’s Son After Attack

After a stabbing attempt in Lakewood where a Jewish teenager was accidentally injured, thousands led by senior rabbis consoled the Jerusalem deputy mayor’s son. The incident trigg…

General3 days ago

Shas Campaign Video Banned Amidst Violent Attack and Major News Updates in Israel

Following a stabbing attack in the Jordan Valley, Israel's election committee banned Shas party's campaign video. Shelly Yachimovich disclosed her pancreatic cancer diagnosis, and…

Politics3 days ago·10 outlets

Israeli Rabbinate Caps Ketubah Amount at 360,000 Shekels to Prevent Excessive Obligations

The Israeli Chief Rabbinate has capped ketubah amounts at 360,000 shekels and set a minimum of 36 shekels to prevent unrealistic financial obligations on grooms. The decision, sup…

Israeli Rabbinate Caps Ketubah Amount at 360,000 Shekels to Prevent Excessive Obligations
Culture3 days ago

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Expresses Joy Over Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's Leadership as Chief Rabbi

Rabbi Yigal Cohen praised Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's leadership during a Jerusalem lecture, expressing heartfelt joy and gratitude for his guidance.

General3 days ago

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Addresses Permissibility of Closing a Baby's Diaper on Shabbat

Rabbi Yigal Cohen clarifies the Jewish law regarding closing a baby's diaper on Shabbat, providing guidance in his daily halacha series.

General3 days ago

Thousands Await Chief Rabbinate Exam Dates Amid Scheduling Uncertainty in Cheshvan

Thousands of yeshiva students and avreichim await the Chief Rabbinate's exam dates for Cheshvan, delayed due to high registration and a new tender process, with announcements expe…

General3 days ago·3 outlets

Senior Tel Aviv Neighborhood Rabbi Ben Zion Nesher Passes Away at 76

Rabbi Ben Zion Nesher, a leading Tel Aviv rabbinical figure and author, died suddenly at 76. He served as a neighborhood rabbi, headed a monetary law court, and contributed signif…

Politics5 days ago

Israeli Supreme Court Suspends Budget Freeze for Religious Services Ministry, Averting Closure of 125 Holy Sites

The Israeli Supreme Court temporarily lifted a budget freeze on the Ministry of Religious Services after its director warned that 125 holy sites would close without funding. The d…

General5 days ago

Israeli Navy Hosts Torah Lesson as Jewish Music Stars Unite at National Event

Rabbi Yaakov Shapira visited the Israeli Navy base in Eilat to deliver a Torah lesson and encouragement to soldiers. At a major event in Jerusalem, top Jewish singers performed fo…

Culture5 days ago·2 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Strengthening in 60-Second Video

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a prominent rabbinic figure, delivers daily one-minute spiritual lessons from "Chovot HaLevavot" on Kikar HaShabbat, encouraging ongoing religious dedication.

Culture5 days ago

Critic Reviews 'The Odyssey' Film and Highlights Persistent Ethnic Divisions in Jewish Traditions

Meir Uziel critiques the 2026 film "The Odyssey" for its artificial visuals and forced diversity, while also condemning persistent ethnic divisions between Ashkenazi and Sephardi…

Culture6 days ago·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Torah Insight on Parashat Ki Tetze

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a prominent halachic authority, presented a brief, inspiring Torah message on Parashat Ki Tetze to Kikar HaShabbat readers, focusing on spiritual strength.

General6 days ago

Rabbi Yaakov Rozha Launches Monumental Book on Jewish Burial Practices in Tel Aviv

Rabbi Yaakov Rozha, a leading figure in Jewish burial and halachic authority, launched his comprehensive book on burial practices in Tel Aviv. The event gathered hundreds of relig…

Politics6 days ago·2 outlets

Rabbi Yair Hadaya Officially Appointed Chief Rabbi of Eilat in Ceremony with Israel's Chief Rabbis

Rabbi Yair Hadaya was officially appointed as the Chief Rabbi of Eilat in a ceremony attended by Israel's Chief Rabbis and local officials. The appointment highlights the city's d…

Rabbi Yair Hadaya Officially Appointed Chief Rabbi of Eilat in Ceremony with Israel's Chief Rabbis
Politics7 days ago

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Calls Judicial Reform a Religious Duty, Rejects Unity Government

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu declared judicial reform in Israel a religious duty and dismissed calls to abandon it for a unity government. He warned that a left-wing government would lead…

Security7 days ago

Israeli Hostages Eli-H Cohen and Ziv Avod Marry After Surviving Gaza Captivity and Nova Party Massacre

Eli-H Cohen and Ziv Avod, survivors of the Nova party massacre and Hamas captivity, married after over 500 days apart. Cohen was abducted to Gaza, while Avod survived the attack…

Culture7 days ago·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Strengthening for Elul Month

Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers daily one-minute spiritual lessons from "Chovot HaLevavot" on Kikar HaShabbat, guiding viewers on strengthening themselves during Elul.

GeneralAug 18, 2026·4 outlets

Chief Rabbinate Expands Slaughter Certification to Lower Kosher Meat Prices

The Chief Rabbinate of Israel has approved a plan to expand practical slaughtering certifications to address workforce shortages, aiming to increase kosher meat supply and reduce…

GeneralAug 18, 2026

Dozens of Rabbis and Hasidic Leaders Celebrate Beloved Rabbi in Rishon LeZion

Dozens of leading rabbis and Hasidic leaders gathered in Rishon LeZion to honor a revered rabbi. Veteran Haredi media figure Dudi Zilbershlag criticized current leadership and dis…

GeneralAug 18, 2026

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Explains Jewish Law on Repairing Loose Sewing Threads on Shabbat

Rabbi Yigal Cohen clarifies Jewish law regarding reinforcing loose sewing threads on garments during Shabbat, explaining when it is permitted under the 39 forbidden labors. His gu…

SecurityAug 18, 2026

Israeli Agriculture Ministry Halts Brazilian Chicken Imports Over Supervision Concerns

Israel's Agriculture Ministry has halted imports of frozen chicken from Brazil after finding inadequate oversight of production and supervision. The decision, welcomed by kosher a…

GeneralAug 18, 2026

Ancient Hasmonean Stone Installed at Tel Aviv Kirya After Western Wall Stone Returned

A stone from the Western Wall displayed at Tel Aviv's Kirya base was returned to its original site following a rabbinical request. It was replaced by a Hasmonean-era stone from Je…

EconomyAug 18, 2026·5 outlets

Israeli Agriculture Ministry Halts Brazilian Chicken Imports, Impacting Prices and Market

Israel's Agriculture Ministry has frozen approval for Baladi's Brazilian chicken imports due to oversight and welfare concerns, halting expected market competition and price relie…

Israeli Agriculture Ministry Halts Brazilian Chicken Imports, Impacting Prices and Market
GeneralAug 17, 2026

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Launches New 'Yigal Libbi' Supervision for Jewish Ritual Products

Rabbi Yigal Cohen inaugurated the "Yigal Libbi" kosher supervision organization to oversee Jewish ritual items like Torah scrolls and matzah. The launch event featured leading rab…

GeneralAug 17, 2026·2 outlets

Rabbi Erez Elharar Officially Appointed Chief Rabbi of Hod Hasharon in Historic Ceremony

Rabbi Erez Elharar was officially appointed as the Chief Rabbi of Hod Hasharon in a historic ceremony attended by Israel’s top rabbis and city officials. The event highlighted his…

CultureAug 17, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Daily Spiritual Boost From 'Chovot HaLevavot'

Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers a daily one-minute spiritual message from 'Chovot HaLevavot' on Kikar HaShabbat, encouraging love for God.

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

US Ambassador Mike Herzog Opens Exhibition on Chief Rabbis' Visits to White House in Jerusalem

US Ambassador Mike Herzog visited Beit HaRav Kook in Jerusalem to open an exhibition on Israeli Chief Rabbis' historic White House visits, marking Rabbi Kook's death anniversary a…

US Ambassador Mike Herzog Opens Exhibition on Chief Rabbis' Visits to White House in Jerusalem
PoliticsAug 16, 2026

Left-Wing Activists Disrupt Rabbi Eltaher’s Installation Ceremony in Hod Hasharon

Left-wing activists protested the installation of Rabbi Erez Elharar as chief rabbi of Hod Hasharon, prompting police intervention to prevent disruption at the event attended by I…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

Chief Rabbis Launch Nationwide Initiative to Strengthen Public Engagement Inspired by Rabbi Kook

On Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook's death anniversary, Israel's Chief Rabbinate Council launched a plan to increase direct rabbinic engagement with communities nationwide, aiming to str…

PoliticsAug 14, 2026

MK Avi Maoz Vows to Pass Western Wall Prayer Law in Next Knesset Term

MK Avi Maoz pledged to pass the Western Wall Prayer Law in the next Knesset term to enforce Chief Rabbinate control and prevent disruptions by Women of the Wall. The law stalled p…

CultureAug 14, 2026

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Emphasizes Investing in Children for Successful Education

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a leading rabbinic authority, delivers a daily one-minute message emphasizing that investing in children is essential for educational success, as shared on Kika…

CultureAug 13, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Proven Blessing for Great Wealth in Weekly Torah Portion

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a prominent rabbinic authority, shared a special teaching on the weekly Torah portion 'Shoftim,' highlighting a proven spiritual practice for attaining great we…

CultureAug 13, 2026

Rabbi Yitzhak David Grossman Shares Insights on Weekly Torah Portion Shoftim

Rabbi Yitzhak David Grossman, Chief Rabbi of Migdal HaEmek, delivers a weekly Torah commentary on the portion Shoftim in his "Lighthouse for Life" segment on Kikar HaShabbat.

SecurityAug 12, 2026·2 outlets

Chief Rabbi of Israel Calls Antisemitism a Battle Between Darkness and Light at Moldova Ceremony

At Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod's inauguration as Moldova's Chief Rabbi, Israel's Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar framed antisemitism as a cosmic battle between darkness and light, p…

CultureAug 12, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Strengthening in 60-Second Video

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a leading rabbinic figure, delivers daily one-minute spiritual messages on Kikar HaShabbat, focusing on trusting God and ethical guidance from "Chovot HaLevavot…

GeneralAug 11, 2026

Jewish Community in Russia’s Birobidzhan Revives Tradition with Kosher Honey and Memorial Project

The Jewish community in Russia’s Birobidzhan has revitalized its cultural and religious life through Chabad leadership, kosher honey production, and a new memorial site honoring f…

GeneralAug 11, 2026

Israeli Experts Urge Against Hiding Jewish Symbols Abroad and Discuss Influencing Others

In a recent "Davar Rishon" episode, Israeli experts argued against hiding Jewish symbols abroad and discussed strategies for influencing people. They also addressed global anti-Se…

GeneralAug 11, 2026·3 outlets

Leviathan Trade Sues Chief Rabbinate for 5.7 Million Over Kosher Certification Cancellation

Leviathan Trade is suing the Chief Rabbinate for 5.7 million shekels after kosher certificates for 198 tons of Argentine meat were revoked due to a change in the slaughter team. T…