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Council of Torah Sages

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Council of Torah Sages, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Politics16 hours ago

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Signals Conditional Support for Netanyahu If He Fails to Form Government

Shas leader Aryeh Deri confirmed support for Netanyahu as prime minister but said the party's Council of Torah Sages will decide next steps if Netanyahu cannot form a government.

General23 hours ago

Rabbi Dov Lando Urges Support for 99 Orphan Weddings with Personal Blessing

Rabbi Dov Lando has called on the public to support 99 orphan weddings in Elul with financial aid and personal blessings, emphasizing the mitzvah's importance and providing a dona…

Politics2 days ago

United Torah Judaism Signals Political Shift Ahead of Israeli Elections

United Torah Judaism, historically a reliable partner of Netanyahu's right-wing bloc, is signaling political independence ahead of Israel's elections. Influential ultra-Orthodox l…

Politics3 days ago

Shas Party Reconciliation Begins Amid Controversy Over Military Draft Protests

Shas party leaders Aryeh Deri and Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef have reconciled ahead of the elections, aiming to unify the party amid ongoing protests against the military draft law for ul…

General3 days ago

Jerusalem Rabbi Urges Public to Support Orphaned Groom Facing Wedding Hardships

A completely orphaned groom in Jerusalem is preparing for his wedding alone and financially struggling. Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen of the Council of Torah Sages has called on the public…

Politics3 days ago·1 outlets

Netanyahu and Motty Babadzik Play a Strategic Double Game Amid Political Tensions

Motty Babadzik’s critical Channel 14 interview with Netanyahu masks a strategic mutual dependence between the Gur Hasidic leader and the Israeli Prime Minister. Netanyahu seeks el…

Politics5 days ago

Aryeh Deri Strengthens Ties with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Affirming Shas' Religious Leadership

Shas leader Aryeh Deri met with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef to solidify religious leadership, agreeing that party decisions will follow Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's path as led by his son. This r…

Politics6 days ago·9 outlets

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Reaffirms Unity with Shas Ahead of Election Campaign Launch

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef publicly reconciled with Shas chairman Aryeh Deri by attending the party's campaign launch after a recent internal dispute, signaling restored unity ahead of t…

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Reaffirms Unity with Shas Ahead of Election Campaign Launch
Politics6 days ago

Likud Primaries Draw Unprecedented Religious Voter Turnout Amid Political and Community Highlights

The Likud primaries in Bnei Brak saw an unprecedented open turnout of religious voters, signaling changing political dynamics. Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef was reaffirmed as Shas's spiritu…

Culture7 days ago

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein Reveals Secret Behind His Intact Teeth and Emphasizes Guarding Speech

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein celebrated the opening of a new Chafetz Chaim study branch in Kiryat Herzog, sharing a childhood story and explaining that his intact teeth symbolize ne…

Politics7 days ago

Degel HaTorah Considers Running Separately From Agudat Yisrael Ahead of Israeli Elections

Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, Degel HaTorah is seriously considering running separately from Agudat Yisrael due to internal disputes and strategic differences. Despite…

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026·1 outlets

Aryeh Deri Rejects Deal to Resolve Rift With Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Ahead of Elections

Negotiations between Shas leader Aryeh Deri and Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's camp to resolve internal party tensions have stalled after Deri rejected a proposed agreement, though behind-…

CultureAug 16, 2026

New Binyan Eliyahu Yeshiva Opens in Modiin Illit Honoring Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi Doron

A new yeshiva named "Binyan Eliyahu" opened in Modiin Illit to honor Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi Doron, led by Rabbi Daniel Cohen. The inauguration featured Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef and othe…

PoliticsAug 15, 2026

Attorney Elishiv Rabin Runs Independently for Likud in Dan-Tel Aviv District with Broad Haredi Support

Elishiv Rabin, Likud Bnei Brak chairman, is running independently in the Dan-Tel Aviv district with broad Haredi and Shas support for the party's August 17 primaries. His campaign…

Attorney Elishiv Rabin Runs Independently for Likud in Dan-Tel Aviv District with Broad Haredi Support
GeneralAug 15, 2026

Rabbi Asher Zigdon Officially Installed as First Chief Rabbi of Harish

Rabbi Asher Zigdon was officially installed as the first chief rabbi of Harish in a ceremony attended by hundreds, including top religious and public leaders. The event emphasized…

PoliticsAug 14, 2026

Yoaz Hendel Demands Zionist-Only Government, Rejects Ultra-Orthodox and Arab Parties

Yoaz Hendel, leader of the Reservists' Party, demands a Zionist-only government excluding ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties, warns Israel risks fragmentation otherwise, and calls fo…

Yoaz Hendel Demands Zionist-Only Government, Rejects Ultra-Orthodox and Arab Parties
CultureAug 13, 2026

Leading Rabbi Advises Yeshiva Scholars on Torah Study, Discipline, and Technology Use

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein advises kollel leaders and scholars on effective Torah study methods, discipline, family balance, and limited technology use. He emphasizes the spiritua…

PoliticsAug 12, 2026

Irony Dominates Israel's 2026 Election Campaign Amid Political Contradictions

Israel's 2026 election campaign features notable ironies, including Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urging voters against Shas to weaken the right-wing bloc, Gilad Erdan naming his party "Uni…

PoliticsAug 12, 2026

Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Urges Followers Not to Vote for Shas, Calls to Oppose Right-Wing Bloc

Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has reportedly urged his followers not to vote for Shas and called for opposing the right-wing bloc, criticizing Netanyahu and Religious Zionists…

CultureAug 11, 2026

Rabbi Shalom Cohen Permits Listening to Umm Kulthum with Conditions, Reveals New Book

Rabbi Shalom Cohen allowed a yeshiva student to listen privately to Umm Kulthum's music, but forbade public playing in the yeshiva, as revealed in a new book.

PoliticsAug 6, 2026

Satmar Billionaire Proposes Legal Fight Against Israel to Gur Hasidic Leader

Yoeli Landau, a Satmar billionaire, met with Gur Rebbe Yaakov Aryeh Alter to offer millions for legal battles against Israel's conscription law, including complaints to the Intern…

GeneralAug 5, 2026·2 outlets

Leading Lithuanian Rabbis Condemn Internet Use and AI at Emergency Tiberias Gathering

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox residents gathered in Tiberias for an emergency meeting condemning internet and AI use, urging strict limits to protect community values.

CultureAug 5, 2026

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein Delivers Message of Hope at Great-Grandson’s Bar Mitzvah in Bnei Brak

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein celebrated his great-grandson’s bar mitzvah in Bnei Brak, delivering a message of hope amid uncertain times. He praised the youth’s role in safeguarding…

PoliticsAug 3, 2026

Haredi Summer Camps Become Political Hubs During 'Between Times' Vacation

Thousands of Haredi yeshiva students attend summer camps during their "Between Times" break, where political figures deliver speeches and students engage in discussions on issues…

PoliticsJul 28, 2026

Haredi Law to Freeze Yeshiva Student Arrests Aimed at Messaging, Not Legal Survival

Yaakov Hershkowitz explains that the law freezing arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students was designed to reassure the Haredi public rather than survive Supreme Court challenges…

Haredi Law to Freeze Yeshiva Student Arrests Aimed at Messaging, Not Legal Survival
PoliticsJul 28, 2026

Council of Torah Sages Challenges Israeli Supreme Court Amidst Global and Local Crises

The Council of Torah Sages opposes the Israeli Supreme Court over the Detention Law amid rising tensions involving Iran, Trump, and Netanyahu, while a dramatic sea rescue unfolds…

Council of Torah Sages Challenges Israeli Supreme Court Amidst Global and Local Crises
PoliticsJul 28, 2026·4 outlets

Shas Rabbis Condemn Supreme Court Over Yeshiva Students' Military Detention Freeze

The Shas party's Council of Torah Sages sent a strong letter to Israel's Supreme Court rejecting its authority to rule on the freeze of military detention for yeshiva students. Th…

Shas Rabbis Condemn Supreme Court Over Yeshiva Students' Military Detention Freeze
CultureJul 27, 2026

Senior Torah Council Members Attend Special Ceremony in Beitar Illit

Senior members of the Council of Torah Sages attended a special ceremony in Beitar Illit marking the completion of the Kiddushin tractate. The event featured blessings and encoura…

Senior Torah Council Members Attend Special Ceremony in Beitar Illit
CultureJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

Grandson of Rabbi Nissim Ben Shimon Marries in Celebrated Jerusalem Wedding

The youngest son of Rabbi Shimon Levi, grandson of Rabbi Nissim Ben Shimon, married in a large Jerusalem ceremony attended by leading rabbis.

Grandson of Rabbi Nissim Ben Shimon Marries in Celebrated Jerusalem Wedding
GeneralJul 26, 2026

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein Urges Torah Scholars to Respond to Insults with Forgiveness and Dignity

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein urged Torah scholars at Beit David kollel in Holon to maintain dignity and respond to insults with forgiveness during the Bein Hazmanim period, emphasizi…

GeneralJul 24, 2026

Thousands Gather in Hebron for Tisha B'Av Prayers and Hospitality

Thousands gathered at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron on Tisha B'Av to pray and mourn, followed by a large hospitality event by the Holtzman family. The day included religiou…

CultureJul 23, 2026

Thousands Gather with Sephardic Torah Sages to Mourn Tisha B'Av Destruction

Thousands gathered with leading Sephardic rabbis across Israel on Tisha B'Av to mourn the Temple's destruction through kinnot recitations and sermons.

Thousands Gather with Sephardic Torah Sages to Mourn Tisha B'Av Destruction
CultureJul 21, 2026

Rabbi Reuven Elbaz Leads Inspiring 'Hadran Alach' Ceremony at Levav Chochma Yeshiva in Jerusalem

Rabbi Reuven Elbaz led a heartfelt 'Hadran Alach' ceremony at Jerusalem's Levav Chochma Yeshiva, celebrating students' mastery of the Talmudic tractate Bava Batra. The event inclu…

Rabbi Reuven Elbaz Leads Inspiring 'Hadran Alach' Ceremony at Levav Chochma Yeshiva in Jerusalem
PoliticsJul 21, 2026

Rabbi Amir Krispel Reveals Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s Shift Against Oslo Peace Agreements

Rabbi Amir Krispel revealed that Rabbi Ovadia Yosef initially supported the Oslo Accords to save Jewish lives but later opposed peace deals due to Palestinian incitement. He ruled…

Rabbi Amir Krispel Reveals Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s Shift Against Oslo Peace Agreements
CultureJul 20, 2026

Thousands Gather at Tel Aviv's Yarkon Cemetery to Pray at Renowned Yemenite Rabbi's Grave

Thousands gathered at Yarkon Cemetery in Tel Aviv to pray at the grave of Rabbi Yosef Tzubiri, a leading Yemenite rabbinic figure, led by Rabbi Shlomo Machpud. The event drew prom…

Thousands Gather at Tel Aviv's Yarkon Cemetery to Pray at Renowned Yemenite Rabbi's Grave
GeneralJul 19, 2026

Tens of Thousands Flock to Safed for Annual Arizal Pilgrimage Amid Nationwide Events

Tens of thousands of Jews gathered in Safed to commemorate the Arizal's yahrzeit, with enhanced security and transport. Concurrently, Bnei Brak faced a municipal building break-in…

CultureJul 16, 2026

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Dedicates Mezuzah at Jerusalem's Shulchan Aruch Study Hall

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef visited the Shulchan Aruch synagogue in Jerusalem's Ramot neighborhood to deliver a Torah lesson and affix a mezuzah, praising the study hall's education…

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Dedicates Mezuzah at Jerusalem's Shulchan Aruch Study Hall
PoliticsJul 16, 2026·2 outlets

Left Attempts to Engineer Collapse of Shas Party to Weaken Israeli Right

The left-wing media is attempting to portray the Shas party as collapsing to weaken Israel's right-wing bloc, but internal disputes are minor and typical. Despite exaggerated poll…

GeneralJul 16, 2026

Rabbi Yitzhak Azrieli Warns Haredi Community to Prepare for Possible Existential Struggle

Rabbi Yitzhak Azrieli of the Mir Yeshiva warned the Haredi community about possible harsh government measures and called for deep internal preparation and readiness for extreme se…

CultureJul 16, 2026

Son of Bobov Rebbe Visits Bat Yam for Major Hasidic Commemoration Event

Hundreds of Bobov Hasidim gathered in Bat Yam for a yahrzeit event featuring the Bobov Rebbe's son. The Sanz Rebbe will lead a protest over yeshiva student arrests. Various Hasidi…

Son of Bobov Rebbe Visits Bat Yam for Major Hasidic Commemoration Event
PoliticsJul 14, 2026

Shas MK Yaakov Margi Declares Retirement, Urges Reluctant Conscripts to 'Die'

Shas MK Yaakov Margi announced he will not run in the next elections but remains in the party. He urged those refusing military service to 'die' and called for immediate conscript…

Shas MK Yaakov Margi Declares Retirement, Urges Reluctant Conscripts to 'Die'
GeneralJul 13, 2026

Thousands Celebrate Engagement of Grandson of Leading Israeli Rabbi in Bnei Brak

Thousands gathered in Bnei Brak to celebrate the engagement of the grandson of Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, a prominent Torah sage. The event featured leading rabbis and followed tradition…

CultureJul 12, 2026

Children Celebrate Torah Initiation Ceremony in Ramat Beit Shemesh D

Children in Ramat Beit Shemesh D celebrated a Torah initiation ceremony with prominent rabbis present. Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein urged reducing hatred toward the religious commun…

Children Celebrate Torah Initiation Ceremony in Ramat Beit Shemesh D
CultureJul 12, 2026

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein Urges Tiberias Seminary Students to Combat Hatred Through Sanctifying God's Name

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein spoke live to Tiberias seminary students, urging them to combat hatred against the religious community by sanctifying God's name, while also seeking ble…

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein Urges Tiberias Seminary Students to Combat Hatred Through Sanctifying God's Name
PoliticsJul 12, 2026

New 'Council of Wise Women' Movement Launches to Promote Security and Jewish Identity in Israeli Knesset

The newly launched "Council of Wise Women" movement in Israel aims to promote security, education, and Jewish identity in the Knesset. Led by former MK Anat Kanfo, it includes wom…

New 'Council of Wise Women' Movement Launches to Promote Security and Jewish Identity in Israeli Knesset
PoliticsJul 12, 2026

Shas Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Signals Possible Support for Gadi Eizenkot, Calls Netanyahu a Liar

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef of Shas indicated possible support for Gadi Eizenkot as prime minister, criticizing Netanyahu as untrustworthy. He hopes United Torah Judaism will join this mo…

Shas Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Signals Possible Support for Gadi Eizenkot, Calls Netanyahu a Liar
PoliticsJul 11, 2026·2 outlets

Shas Spiritual Leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Dismisses Netanyahu's Repentance Possibility

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef of Shas declared that Prime Minister Netanyahu has no chance of repenting, contrasting him with Benny Gantz, who might repent. The remarks were made during Yos…