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 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."
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…
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…
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."
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…
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…
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.
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.
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
