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

Culture2 hours ago

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Strengthening to Overcome Evil Inclinations

Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers daily one-minute spiritual lessons on Kikar HaShabbat, focusing on overcoming the evil inclination, based on the classic Jewish text "Chovot HaLevavot."

Politics6 hours 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…

Politics20 hours 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…

Culture1 day 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."

Politics2 days ago·9 outlets

Israeli Chief Rabbinate Sets Minimum and Maximum Ketubah Financial Commitments

Israel's Chief Rabbinate Council has set minimum and maximum financial limits for ketubah commitments, ranging from 36,000 to 360,000 shekels, to ensure realistic and meaningful o…

Security2 days ago

Chabad Rabbis Urge Court to Halt Construction on Historic Hebron Cemetery Plot

Chabad's highest rabbinical authority petitioned the court to immediately halt construction and settlement activity on their historic cemetery plot in Hebron, citing desecration a…

Culture2 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.

General2 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.

General4 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…

Culture4 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·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.

General5 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

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…

Culture6 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.

Security7 days ago·2 outlets

Chief Rabbinate Expands Slaughtering Teams to Address Meat Shortage and Lower Prices

The Chief Rabbinate of Israel has approved a plan to resume practical slaughtering exams and temporarily certify team leaders to address a shortage of skilled workers. This move a…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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.

GeneralAug 12, 2026

Manachem Mendel Axelrod Appointed Youngest Chief Rabbi of Moldova in Historic Ceremony

Manachem Mendel Axelrod, 36, was officially appointed as Moldova's Chief Rabbi in a ceremony in Chisinau, becoming Europe's youngest chief rabbi. The event included prominent reli…

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…

CultureAug 10, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Daily Spiritual Insight on When Evil Money Destroys Its Owner

Rabbi Yigal Cohen offers a daily 60-second spiritual message on Kikar HaShabbat, discussing how the money of the wicked can destroy them, based on teachings from "Chovot HaLevavot…

CultureAug 7, 2026

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Daily Spiritual Encouragement from 'Chovot HaLevavot'

Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers a daily one-minute spiritual message on Kikar HaShabbat, drawing from 'Chovot HaLevavot' to discuss the moral idea that the wicked keep their wealth, of…

CultureAug 6, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Torah Message for Parashat Re'eh

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a prominent halachic authority, shared an uplifting Torah message for Parashat Re'eh, urging positive choices and spiritual strengthening in a video for Kikar H…

CultureAug 6, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Explains Why the Wicked Sometimes Prosper in Daily Spiritual Boost

Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers a daily one-minute teaching explaining why wicked people sometimes prosper, based on the classic Jewish text Chovot HaLevavot, as part of a spiritual en…

CultureAug 4, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Explains Why God Brings Challenges to the Righteous

Rabbi Yigal Cohen explains in a short video why God permits hardships for the righteous, drawing from "Chovot HaLevavot."

CultureAug 2, 2026

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Daily Spiritual Boost for Happiness and Peace of Mind

Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers a daily one-minute spiritual message on Kikar HaShabbat, teaching how to achieve happiness and peace through faith, based on "Chovot HaLevavot."

CultureJul 31, 2026

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Daily Spiritual Strengthening on Trusting God

Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers a daily one-minute spiritual message emphasizing that serving God requires trust in Him, based on Chovot HaLevavot.

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Daily Spiritual Strengthening on Trusting God
CultureJul 30, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Torah Insight on Parashat Eikev

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a senior rabbinic authority, presented a brief, uplifting Torah teaching on Parashat Eikev in a video for Kikar HaShabbat readers.

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Torah Insight on Parashat Eikev
CultureJul 30, 2026·1 outlets

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

Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers a daily one-minute spiritual boost on Kikar HaShabbat, sharing lessons from "Chovot HaLevavot" to inspire religious service.

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Strengthening in 60-Second Video
PoliticsJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

Yehuda Avidan Appointed Acting CEO of Chief Rabbinate Amid Kashrut Controversy

Yariv Levin appointed Yehuda Avidan as acting CEO of Israel's Chief Rabbinate after legal approvals and consultations. The move follows a controversy over kosher certification inv…

Yehuda Avidan Appointed Acting CEO of Chief Rabbinate Amid Kashrut Controversy
CultureJul 28, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Daily Spiritual Boost on Faith and Achieving Dreams

Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers a daily one-minute spiritual message on Kikar HaShabbat, highlighting how faith and security help fulfill dreams.

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Daily Spiritual Boost on Faith and Achieving Dreams
CultureJul 24, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Daily Spiritual Strength from 'Duties of the Heart'

Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers a daily one-minute spiritual message on Kikar HaShabbat, highlighting that true righteousness requires trust in God, based on teachings from 'Duties of…

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Daily Spiritual Strength from 'Duties of the Heart'
CultureJul 23, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Torah Insight on Parashat Vaetchanan

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a leading halachic authority and head of Yevia Omer, delivered a special Torah lecture on Parashat Vaetchanan, highlighting the power of prayer. The video was s…

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Torah Insight on Parashat Vaetchanan
GeneralJul 23, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Leads Tisha B'Av Lamentations and Reflections on Temple Destruction

On Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Yigal Cohen led kinot and moral teachings in Bnei Brak, with widespread mourning and lessons across Jewish communities worldwide reflecting on the Temple's de…

PoliticsJul 22, 2026

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Urges Unity and Love Amidst Public Divisions in Israel

Rabbi Yigal Cohen urges Israelis to overcome divisions by embracing love, respect, and unity, highlighting Jewish teachings that call for acts of kindness to heal societal rifts a…

CultureJul 22, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Encouragement on Trust in God

Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers a daily one-minute spiritual encouragement segment on Kikar HaShabbat, focusing on trusting God in both physical and spiritual matters.

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Encouragement on Trust in God
CultureJul 21, 2026

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Explains the Meaning of Unconditional Love in Weekly Lesson

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a prominent halachic authority, delivered a live lesson on "What is Unconditional Love?" from Petah Tikva, emphasizing the Jewish value of Ahavat Chinam. The ev…

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Explains the Meaning of Unconditional Love in Weekly Lesson
PoliticsJul 21, 2026

Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar Praises MK Michal Waldiger Ahead of Primaries

Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar sent a letter praising MK Michal Waldiger's public and religious work during the 25th Knesset, highlighting their collaboration and encouraging her continue…

Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar Praises MK Michal Waldiger Ahead of Primaries
HealthJul 20, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Supports Family to Continue Triplets Pregnancy Resulting in Three Healthy Girls

Rabbi Yigal Cohen advised a family against reducing embryos in a triplets pregnancy despite medical warnings, resulting in the birth of three healthy girls. The family recently th…

CultureJul 20, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Encouragement in 60-Second Videos

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a leading rabbinic figure, delivers daily one-minute spiritual messages on Kikar HaShabbat, drawing from "Chovot HaLevavot" to inspire the Haredi community.

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Encouragement in 60-Second Videos
SecurityJul 19, 2026·3 outlets

Israeli Security Agencies Recruit Ultra-Orthodox Rabbis to Counter Iranian Espionage Efforts

Israeli security agencies report increased Iranian attempts to recruit ultra-Orthodox Israelis for espionage using financial incentives. In response, Shin Bet and police enlisted…

Israeli Security Agencies Recruit Ultra-Orthodox Rabbis to Counter Iranian Espionage Efforts
CultureJul 17, 2026

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Emphasizes Trust in God in Child Education in Daily Spiritual Boost

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a prominent rabbinic authority, shares a daily one-minute message urging trust in God in child education, based on Chovot HaLevavot, broadcast on Kikar HaShabba…

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Emphasizes Trust in God in Child Education in Daily Spiritual Boost
CultureJul 16, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Torah Insight on Parashat Devarim

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a leading halachic authority and head of Yevia Omer, presented a special Torah insight on Parashat Devarim, emphasizing loving rebuke. His message was shared ex…

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Torah Insight on Parashat Devarim