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Yigal Cohen

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yigal Cohen, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Culture17 hours 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."

General17 hours ago

Thousands Gather in Haifa for Selichot Prayer Rally Led by Rabbi Baruch Rosenblum

Thousands gathered in Haifa for a Selichot prayer rally led by Rabbi Baruch Rosenblum, who called for spiritual awakening amid ongoing community tensions and recent violent incide…

Security18 hours ago

Thousands Led by Senior Rabbis Console Jerusalem Deputy Mayor’s Son After Attack

After a stabbing attempt in Lakewood where a Jewish teenager was accidentally injured, thousands led by senior rabbis consoled the Jerusalem deputy mayor’s son. The incident trigg…

Culture1 day ago

Rabbi Yaakov Sinai Explains Tefillin and Mezuzah Checking Practices During Elul

Rabbi Yaakov Sinai explains whether checking tefillin in Elul is obligatory or a Hasidic custom and discusses how often mezuzot must be inspected according to Jewish law.

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.

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.

General5 days ago

Historic Letter from Baba Sali Reveals His Deep Yearning for Israel After State's Founding

A handwritten letter from the Baba Sali to Israel's first Minister of Religious Affairs, written in 1949 from Morocco, reveals his deep spiritual yearning for the newly establishe…

Culture5 days ago

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.

Culture5 days ago

Reality Star Guy Eitan Shares His Journey Toward Religious Observance

Guy Eitan, a businessman and former reality TV star, shared how adopting religious practices like wearing tzitzit and observing Shabbat improved his mental well-being. After a dif…

General6 days ago·1 outlets

Muslim Israeli Veteran Meets Rabbi Yigal Cohen in Viral Moment Celebrating Unity

Ramon, a Muslim Israeli army veteran from Sakhnin, met Rabbi Yigal Cohen in a viral Instagram video. Despite criticism from some in his community, Ramon expressed deep respect for…

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.

General6 days ago

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…

General7 days ago·2 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Launches New High-Standard Kashrut Supervision for Religious Articles

Rabbi Yigal Cohen launched the "Yagel Libbi" Badatz, a new kosher supervision system for religious articles like tefillin and mezuzot, aiming to ensure high standards and transpar…

General7 days ago

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…

Weather7 days ago

Israel Faces Rising Heat with Extreme Warnings in Jordan Valley and Dead Sea Areas

Israel is experiencing a brief cooling on Tuesday before a heatwave intensifies later in the week, with extreme heat warnings issued for the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea areas.

Israel Faces Rising Heat with Extreme Warnings in Jordan Valley and Dead Sea Areas
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.

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, 2026·2 outlets

Singer Odeya Azulay Donates Torah Scroll in Emotional Ceremony in Rishon Lezion

Israeli singer Odeya Azulay dedicated a Torah scroll to her local synagogue in Rishon Lezion during a ceremony attended by family, friends, and notable figures including Rabbi Yig…

Singer Odeya Azulay Donates Torah Scroll in Emotional Ceremony in Rishon Lezion
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 12, 2026

International Model Yonatan Aharonov Quits Career to Embrace Orthodox Yeshiva Life

Yonatan Aharonov, a former international model and actor, left his career at its peak to join an Orthodox yeshiva and pursue a religious life. Raised in a family of baalei teshuva…

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…

GeneralAug 10, 2026

Commemorations and Tragedies Mark Orthodox Jewish Community Events in Israel

The ultra-Orthodox community in Israel commemorated Rabbi Shalom Cohen's fourth yahrzeit with a major memorial and celebrated Torah study achievements, while mourning four tragic…

CultureAug 10, 2026

Hundreds of Torah Students Impress Rabbis with Oral Talmud Exams in Jerusalem Ceremony

Hundreds of Torah V'Yirah students in Jerusalem were orally examined on Talmudic tractates in a celebrated ceremony, impressing leading rabbis. The event took place during the int…

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…

GeneralAug 6, 2026

Debate Over Separate Dishwashers for Meat and Dairy in Jewish Law

Jewish legal authorities debate if separate dishwashers or baskets are needed for meat and dairy utensils due to cooking and taste transfer concerns. Some permit shared use becaus…

CultureAug 6, 2026

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 5, 2026

Semyon Grafman Shares Journey From Soviet Anti-Semitism to Embracing Judaism in Israel

Semyon Grafman, a Ukrainian-born Jew who suffered anti-Semitic violence in the Soviet Union, moved to Israel with his family and later embraced Judaism after a transformative drea…

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

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
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

Rabbi Or HaChaim’s Ten Spiritual Anchors Guide Devout Jewish Life

Yossi Elitov highlights Rabbi Or HaChaim’s ten spiritual reminders that deepen Jewish faith and transform perception of reality, emphasizing living faith beyond knowledge.

Rabbi Or HaChaim’s Ten Spiritual Anchors Guide Devout Jewish Life
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 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

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
CultureJul 23, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yaakov Sinai Explains Mourning Customs After Tisha B'Av and Their Duration

Rabbi Yaakov Sinai discusses the duration and details of mourning customs following Tisha B'Av, including bathing, laundry, haircuts, and meat consumption rules. His teachings hel…

Rabbi Yaakov Sinai Explains Mourning Customs After Tisha B'Av and Their Duration
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…

CultureJul 23, 2026·1 outlets

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Calls for Unity and an End to Hatred on Tisha B'Av

On Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Yigal Cohen called for an end to hatred and division among Jews, urging unity and personal improvement. He highlighted the fast's significance and the communa…

GeneralJul 22, 2026

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…

GeneralJul 22, 2026

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…

GeneralJul 22, 2026

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…

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