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