Chief Rabbinate Council
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Chief Rabbinate Council, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Guidance on Wealth and Its Risks
Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a leading halachic authority, presents a daily one-minute video on Kikar HaShabbat advising how to prevent wealth from causing spiritual harm, based on teaching…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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."
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."
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 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 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.
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…
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 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 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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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 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…
Son’s Dream Leads to Halt of Cemetery Excavation Near Rabbi Yehuda Deri’s Grave
Rabbi Yehuda Deri’s son dreamt his father warned of disturbances at his grave in Jerusalem’s Sanhedria Cemetery. Investigating, the son found Arab workers digging near the grave…
Chief Rabbis Praise New Israeli Kashrut Law Restoring Religious Authority
Israel's Chief Rabbis and the Chief Rabbinate Council have endorsed a new kashrut law passed by the Knesset that restores exclusive kosher certification authority to the Chief Rab…
Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Strength Against Evil Inclinations
Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers a daily one-minute spiritual message on Kikar HaShabbat, focusing on overcoming the evil inclination, based on "Chovot HaLevavot."
Rabbi Rezon Arusi Calls for Torah Law to Be Central in Israel's Legal System
Rabbi Rezon Arusi urged expanding Torah law's role in Israel's legal system during a Beit El Yeshiva conference, stressing that a Jewish state must uphold Torah law as its legal f…
Shas and Religious Zionism Reach Legislative Compromise to End Coalition Dispute
Shas and Religious Zionism have reached a compromise to advance a kosher certification law in the Knesset, resolving a coalition dispute. The law seeks to revoke parts of the prev…
Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Daily Spiritual Encouragement on Trusting God for Commandments to Be Fulfilled
Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a leading halachic figure, offers a daily one-minute spiritual message on Kikar HaShabbat, highlighting the need to trust God for some commandments to be fulfil…
Chief Rabbinate Extends Exam Accommodations for Active Reservists
The Chief Rabbinate Council of Israel has extended exam accommodations for active reservists, allowing extra time and adjusted passing grades to support their rabbinical certifica…
Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Strength in 60-Second Video
Rabbi Yigal Cohen, head of Yevia Omer and Chief Rabbinate Council member, delivers a daily 60-second spiritual encouragement video on Kikar HaShabbat, drawing from Chovot HaLevavo…
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Highlights Spiritual Strength in Educators at Program Launch
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu spoke at a launch event for a new program supporting Religious Zionist educators, highlighting Rabbi Haim Druckman's lasting educational legacy and the import…
Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Torah Insight on Matot-Masei Portion
Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a senior rabbinic authority, presented an exclusive Torah commentary on the Matot-Masei portion, emphasizing loyalty to God, shared with Kikar HaShabbat readers.
Last-Minute Legislative Deals Stall Israeli Parliament's Fast-Track Schedule
Moshe Gafni opposes changes to the Basic Law on Torah Study, risking its approval and related legislation. The Knesset advanced a kosher fraud bill, while Communications Minister…
Chief Rabbinate Legal Advisor Rejects Kashrut License Granted to Tzohar as Illegal
The Chief Rabbinate's legal advisor, Ofer Yaakov, insists the kashrut license given to Tzohar was unlawfully granted and is invalid, contradicting Chief Rabbinate CEO Yehuda Cohen…
Elderly Scholars and Their Sons Celebrate Talmud Completion with Joyful Dance in Kfar Chabad
Senior scholars at Kfar Chabad's Beit Menachem kollel celebrated completing the Talmud tractate Bava Metzia with their sons, including rabbis and public figures, in a festive even…
Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Strengthening from 'Chovat HaLevavot'
Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers a daily one-minute spiritual boost from 'Chovat HaLevavot' on Kikar HaShabbat, urging prayer for successful deeds.
Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Weekly Lesson on Loving God's Name
Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a leading figure in the Chief Rabbinate, gave a live Torah lesson in Holon on the theme of loving God's name, broadcast on Kikar HaShabbat. The event also touch…
Rabbi Yigal Cohen Shares Daily Spiritual Insight on Unchanging Nature of Commandments and Sins
Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a prominent halachic authority, delivers a daily one-minute spiritual message emphasizing the eternal constancy of commandments and sins, drawing from "Chovot H…
Competition in Kosher Certification Sparks Corruption and Public Risk in Israel
Israel's Chief Rabbinate licensed the kosher certification company Tzohar amid incomplete oversight systems, sparking concerns that competition in kosher certification undermines…
Chief Rabbi Samuel Eliyahu Rejects Unauthorized Kashrut Authority for Tzohar Organization
Chief Rabbi Samuel Eliyahu stated that the Chief Rabbinate Council annulled the outgoing CEO's unauthorized decision to grant kosher certification authority to Tzohar. He emphasiz…
Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Boost in 60-Second Video Series
Rabbi Yigal Cohen, head of Yevia Omer and Chief Rabbinate Council member, delivers a daily one-minute spiritual message on Kikar HaShabbat, stressing personal effort in religious…
Samaria Chief Rabbi Strongly Opposes Certification of Tzohar Kashrut by Chief Rabbinate CEO
Rabbi Elyakim Levanon, Chief Rabbi of Samaria, condemned the Chief Rabbinate CEO Yehuda Cohen's approval of Tzohar as a kosher certification body, calling it damaging and urging t…
Tensions Rise Over Kashrut License Validity Between Tzohar and Ministry of Religious Services
Tzohar kosher certification organization disputes claims by the Ministry of Religious Services that its license is invalid, asserting it was lawfully granted by the Chief Rabbinat…
Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Torah Insight on Parashat Pinchas
Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a leading rabbinic authority, presented a special Torah commentary on Parashat Pinchas in a video for Kikar HaShabbat, emphasizing the covenant of peace.
Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Strengthening from 'Chovot HaLevavot'
Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers a daily one-minute spiritual message on Kikar HaShabbat, focusing on trusting God, based on 'Chovot HaLevavot'.
Suspect Arrested for Killing Rabbi Amos Guetta in Netanya as Police Prepare for Funeral
Police arrested a 20-year-old suspect in the stabbing murder of Rabbi Amos Guetta in Netanya. The suspect, known to the rabbi and reportedly mentally unstable, attacked him after…