David Yosef
Israeli-media coverage mentioning David Yosef, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
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…
Chief Rabbi David Yosef Calls for Jewish Return to Gaza Amid Historic Synagogue Destruction
Chief Rabbi David Yosef visited the Gush Katif Museum in Jerusalem to mark 21 years since the destruction of synagogues in Gaza. He declared that God will destroy Gaza due to dese…
Prominent Rabbis and Public Figures Attend Media Owner Yanki Katzburg’s Son’s Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem
Yanki Katzburg, owner of HaPargod news network, celebrated his son's Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem with prominent rabbis, public figures, and leading media personalities attending a la…
Shas Faces Electoral Risks as Aryeh Deri Balances Hardline and Traditional Voters
Shas's reconciliation between Aryeh Deri and Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef strengthens the party's hardline Haredi stance but risks alienating traditional voters who support IDF service, cr…
Chief Rabbi David Yosef Delivers Torah Insight on Parashat Ki Tetze
Chief Rabbi David Yosef presented a Torah teaching on Parashat Ki Tetze on August 21, 2026, shared via a Haredi news platform.
Israel's Chief Rabbi Rejects Palestinian Claims, Vows Return to Gush Katif
Israel's Chief Rabbi David Yosef condemned Palestinians during a visit to the Gush Katif Museum, denying their claims to the land and vowing Israel's return to Gaza following syna…
Haredi Mayor Faces Backlash Over Community Security Disclosure Amid Week’s Key Religious and Political Events
A Haredi mayor’s disclosure of security breaches linked to a rival party triggered political backlash, amid a week filled with key religious ceremonies, political primaries, and c…
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…
Leading Israeli Rabbis Guide Historic Economic Conference for Haredi Community in Jerusalem
The Tebunah Economic Conference in Jerusalem unites top rabbis and experts to provide Torah-based financial guidance to the Haredi community, launching a new economic resilience i…
Israeli Public Transport Authority Imposes Heavy Fines on Operators Hiring Drivers Through Contractors
The Israeli National Authority for Public Transportation is imposing fines of 10,000 shekels per trip on operators who hire bus drivers through contractors, violating direct emplo…
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…
Satmar Jerusalem Children Celebrate Torah Initiation Ceremony Amid Community Events
Satmar children in Jerusalem celebrated a traditional Torah initiation party amid various community events. Rabbi Erez Elharar was crowned chief rabbi of Hod Hasharon in a ceremon…
Rabbi Erez Elharar Officially Installed as Chief Rabbi of Hod Hasharon in Ceremony Led by Israel's Chief Rabbis
Rabbi Erez Elharar was officially installed as the chief rabbi of Hod Hasharon in a ceremony attended by Israel's chief rabbis and hundreds of residents. The event underscored uni…
Police Disperse Protesters at Rabbi Erez Elharar's Installation Ceremony in Hod Hasharon
During Rabbi Erez Elharar's installation as Hod Hasharon's chief rabbi, protesters outside the venue were dispersed by police after attempting to disrupt the event. The ceremony c…
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…
IDF Chief Rabbi Leads Ceremony Awarding Scholarships to Torah Scholars in Givat Ze'ev
In Givat Ze'ev, Torah scholars received scholarships at the "Maran Prize" ceremony honoring Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's legacy, with speeches by Chief Rabbi David Yosef and blessings fro…
Chief Rabbi David Yosef Delivers Weekly Torah Insight on Parshat Re'eh
Chief Rabbi David Yosef provided a Torah teaching on Parshat Re'eh on August 14, 2026, shared via a Haredi news platform.
Israeli Mother and Daughter Go Missing in Vienna, Urgent Search Underway
Israeli mother and daughter Mali and Liel Yahalomi have been missing in Vienna since last Friday, with no contact since the start of the Sabbath. They missed their return flight t…
Chief Rabbi David Yosef Delivers Torah Insight on Parashat Re'eh
Chief Rabbi David Yosef presented a Torah lesson on Parashat Re'eh on August 7, 2026, shared via a Haredi news platform.
IDF Celebrates Completion of Ninth Children's Torah Scroll at Western Wall Ceremony
The ninth children's Torah scroll, initiated by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was completed and celebrated at a large ceremony at the Western Wall, uniting over 300,000 children worldwid…
Thousands Gather in Jerusalem for Massive Talmud Tractate Completion Ceremony
Over 2,000 elderly Torah scholars from 225 kollels across Israel gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate completing the Talmud tractate Chagigah. The event featured prominent rabbis, a…
Israeli Models Criticize Eden Pines’ Instagram Photo Over Extreme Thinness
Israeli models Adi Barkan and Liat Blue criticized Eden Pines’ Instagram photo for promoting extreme thinness, sparking debate on social media about eating disorders and public re…
Rabbi David Yosef Delivers Weekly Torah Insight on Parashat Eikev
Chief Rabbi David Yosef presented a Torah teaching on Parashat Eikev on July 26, 2026, shared via a Haredi news platform.
Haredi Community Flocks to Key Spiritual and Leisure Spots During Bein Hazmanim
During the Bein Hazmanim summer break, thousands of Haredi yeshiva students and families travel across Israel to key spiritual and leisure sites, including Bnei Brak's Itskovitz S…
Yehuda Avidan Appointed Acting CEO of Chief Rabbinate Amid Ongoing Investigation
Yehuda Avidan was named acting CEO of Israel's Chief Rabbinate despite an ongoing investigation into allegations of fraud and threats. His appointment followed official approvals…
Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar Defends Rabbi David Yosef's Public Remarks on Sabbath Observance
Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar defended Rabbi David Yosef's public remarks on Sabbath observance, stating they fulfill the Chief Rabbinate's historic duty to protect the Jewish character…
Renowned Rebbetzin Hanna Wizman Passes Away in Bnei Brak
Rebbetzin Hanna Wizman, wife of Rabbi Yosef Wizman and a respected Torah figure in Bnei Brak, died at an advanced age. She was renowned for her devotion to Torah and family, and h…
Rabbi David Yosef Delivers Torah Insight on Parashat Vaetchanan
Rabbi David Yosef presented a Torah teaching on the weekly portion Vaetchanan on July 24, 2026, shared via a Haredi news platform.
Russian Chief Rabbi Leads Mourning for Jerusalem’s Destruction on Tisha B’Av in Moscow
On Tisha B’Av, Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar led mourning ceremonies in Moscow’s central synagogue, joined by Jewish communities worldwide commemorating the destruction of Jeru…
Jerusalem's Mea Shearim Community Mourns Temple Destruction on Tisha B'Av
On Tisha B'Av evening, Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood held candlelit mourning ceremonies for the Temple's destruction, with leading rabbis delivering emotional eulogies and…
Jerusalem's Mea Shearim Mourns Temple Destruction with Candlelit Lamentations on Tisha B'Av
On Tisha B'Av evening, Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood held candlelit readings of Lamentations mourning the Temple's destruction 1,958 years ago. Leading rabbis delivered emo…
Moscow Jewish Communities Establish New Rabbinical Council Amid Ongoing Conflict
Moscow's Jewish community has established a new rabbinical council led by Rabbi Nahum Zicherman and Rabbi Moshe Lebel amid Russia's ongoing conflict. The council aims to address c…
Record Number of Candidates Take Israel’s Chief Rabbinate Exams Amid Growing Demand
Israel’s Chief Rabbinate reports a record number of over 13,000 candidates taking certification exams in 2023-24, with more than 6,000 registered for the upcoming session. Chief R…
Israeli Supreme Court Temporarily Freezes New Broadcasting Law Provisions
The Israeli Supreme Court has temporarily suspended parts of the new Broadcasting Law following a petition by lawmakers, delaying its enforcement until further judicial review.
Vizhnitz Rebbe from Beit Shemesh to Lead Sabbath Prayers in Bnei Brak Amid Global Hasidic Gatherings
The Vizhnitz Rebbe from Beit Shemesh will lead Sabbath prayers in Bnei Brak as numerous Hasidic leaders worldwide hold commemorative gatherings for yahrzeits and celebrations. The…
Tax Inspectors Attacked with Eggs and Stones During Visit to Bnei Brak Amid Yeshiva Financial Crisis
Tax inspectors in Bnei Brak were attacked with eggs and stones during a visit amid a financial crisis for yeshivas following a government announcement. The unrest coincides with p…
Judicial Complaints Commissioner Clears Chief Rabbi David Yosef Over Remarks on Women's Rabbinical Exams
Israel's Public Complaints Commissioner for Judges dismissed complaints against Chief Rabbi David Yosef for opposing a Supreme Court ruling on women's rabbinical exams, ruling his…
Asuta Optic Leadership Meets Chief Rabbi David Yosef to Discuss Services for Ultra-Orthodox Community
Asuta Optic's CEO and deputy CEO met with Israel's Chief Rabbi David Yosef to present their tailored medical services for the ultra-Orthodox community, focusing on expanded eye ca…
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…
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…
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…
Jerusalem Military Leaders and Community Scholars Celebrate Completion of Religious Study Amid Security Alerts
Senior Israeli military officials and community scholars in Jerusalem's Ramat neighborhood celebrated completing a six-year religious study program despite ongoing security alerts…
Chief Rabbi David Yosef Delivers Weekly Torah Insight on Matot-Masei
Chief Rabbi David Yosef delivered a Torah teaching on the weekly portion Matot-Masei on July 10, 2026, shared via video by Bachadrei Charedim.
High School Student Matan Yehoshua Wins National Halacha Championship in Jerusalem
Matan Yehoshua from Katzir High School won the 2025-2026 national Halacha championship in Jerusalem, competing against five other top secular high school students in a public fina…
Hundreds Gather in Netanya to Unveil Tombstone for Rabbi Amos Guetta
After Rabbi Amos Guetta's passing, hundreds gathered in Netanya to unveil his tombstone and honor his legacy, with plans for a prayer and study complex at his gravesite.
Senior Dati-Leumi Rabbi Permits Admission of State-Religious Girls to Ultra-Orthodox Seminaries in Beit Shemesh
Rabbi Elimelech Kornfeld of Degel HaTorah in Beit Shemesh has authorized the admission of girls from state-religious schools into ultra-Orthodox seminaries, breaking a longstandin…
Thousands Gather in Netanya to Mourn Rabbi Amos Guetta After Tragic Murder
Thousands gathered in Netanya to mourn Rabbi Amos Guetta, a revered kabbalist murdered by a relative, with leading rabbis eulogizing him and plans announced for a prayer tent at h…
Single Torah Scroll Honoring Rabbi Meir Mazuz Installed at Kisei Rahamim Yeshiva
Kisei Rahamim Yeshiva installed the only Torah scroll written in memory of its late head Rabbi Meir Mazuz, fulfilling his will. The scroll was completed with prominent rabbis pres…
