Tishrei 5, 5778, 9/25/2017
 Over 1,500 rabbis take stand against BDSMore than 1,500 Orthodox rabbis from across US join Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce call to support Israel's effort to combat BDS. Tel Aviv yeshiva prepares Ethiopian scholars for rabbinateFormer chief rabbi visits new yeshiva founded to prepare young Ethiopian Torah scholars for rabbinic ordination.. 'A soldier who smokes shoots less accurately'Expert on smoking in the IDF says tobacco companies exploit army to create addicts and income, calls on rabbis to forbid smoking as well. Leading rabbis to Netanyahu: Be strongLeading Religious Zionist rabbis sign declaration of support for PM after Reform, Conservative outcry over Kotel Plan and Conversion Law. Rabbi found dead at Jewish summer campYoung rabbi found dead in his bed in NY summer camp. Study finds 80% of Reform clergy are DemocratsYale study finds that vast majority of Reform and Conservative clergy in US affiliate as Democrats, while 40% of Orthodox rabbis do. Rabbi clarifies video of singing in front of popeSinging and dancing began 'spontaneously without my foreknowledge or consent.' IDF to investigate commander's disgracing of IDF rabbiIDF rabbi booted from ceremony by commander minutes before he was to stand before soldiers and read a prayer. 'Burn me alive': A journalist's dilemmaWhat is a Jewish journalist's responsibility regarding public morale, penitent rapist's feelings, and Rabbinic honor? Commentary. Conflict arises between Frankfurt rabbis and ChabadFrankfurt Jewish group severs ties with German city’s Chabad over ‘disrespect’ and ‘insults.' 'Solidarity cannot be confined to the symbolic'President Rivlin calls on rabbinic leadership in Diaspora to participate in strategic dialogue about future of Jewish people. Trump to Ivanka's rabbi: You're doing good workTrump attends National Prayer Day breakfast, praises Ivanka's rabbi. OU rabbis: Women may not be rabbisOU Rabbinic Council rules that the 'broader context of Torah values' dictates that women cannot formally serve as rabbis or clergy. 'Germany is in shock from the attack'Arutz Sheva spoke with the Rabbi of Berlin following the attack last night that has left 12 dead. The Rabbi of Ofra, the Chief Rabbi, and Hamas?Prominent Israeli rabbis attend a peace conference for religious leaders in Spain - along with a founder of Hamas. Texas rabbis call on governor to remain in resettlement programLetter signed by 43 rabbis in Texas calls on the state's governor to remain in the U.S. refugee resettlement program. 'A compass and a map, a giant of giants'At an assembly held today in the Knesset building, Naftali Bennett described Rav Kook's teachings as a guide to complex current problems. Rabbi suspended from lecturing in IDF to return to dutiesRabbi returns to duties after he was suspended for discussing bus segregation in public lecture. 382 new rabbis in IsraelAt a ceremony held in a Jerusalem synagogue, Chief Rabbis welcomed recipients of the 'Yoreh Yoreh' ordination. What is the Rabbi's role when dealing with abuse?Rabbi's need to use the tools at hand in order to properly diagnose and help those who come to them seeking advice The RCA’s response to movements altering Halakhic practices and valuesUntil Christian denominations began ordaining women, even the Jewishly non-halakhic Reform Judaism and Conservative Judaism groups never ordained women. Sex Abuse Rabbi Claims Innocence - Then Says He's 'Repenting'Ezra Sheinberg gives yet another contradictory interview to the press, claiming he both repented and never committed abuse. Rabbis Declare: 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' a Supreme Jewish ValueWith two acts of violence in recent days allegedly involving religious Jews, Religious Zionist rabbis slammed against the use of violence, Detention Extended for Rabbi Accused of Sexual AbuseRabbi to remain in police custody until next week; judge says physical evidence has been added to the case.Victim Pens Open Letter to Rabbi Accused of Sexual AbuseComplainant in sexual assault case against well-known northern Rabbi throws his threats back at him in letter sent to Arutz Sheva.'Public Learned a Lesson' with Rabbi Accused of Sexual AbuseWhat happened before a northern Israeli rabbi was accused of abusing several women? How is the community coping? Arutz Sheva investigates.Northern Rabbi Denies Sex Abuse AllegationsRabbi accused by eight women of indecent conduct waves off allegations as 'nonsense.' Jews to Replant Olive Trees Uprooted by Arabs, Despite ShemittahResidents of Kfar Adumim receive special rabbinic dispensation to plant olive trees, replacing trees destroyed by Arabs. Hikind: There Are No Easy Answers In a Tragedy Like ThisBrooklyn Councilman Dov Hikind expressed his feelings about what the deaths of the seven members of the Sassoon family meant. Watch: Rabbis Gather in Jerusalem to Discuss Global Crises130 world rabbis gather in Jerusalem to discuss anti-Semitism, assimilation, and other challenges facing the Jewish world. Rabbis Warn Imams to Repent for Inciting AbductionWriting in Arabic, rabbis warn Arab clerics that they would be judged harshly by Heaven for helping to harm Jews. Rabbis: Stay Away from Jewish-Christian Group's MoneyThe Binyamin Region Rabbinical Council instructed schools in the region to reject program funding from a Jewish-Christian group of donors 'Miracle' Saves Hareidi Soldier From Terrorist's GunArab terrorist tries to shoot Hareidi soldier and two Nahal Hareidi rabbis at Adam Junction north of Jerusalem; result was 'miraculous.' Celebrations At Yeshiva University - VideoWatch full video: hundreds of rabbis receive ordination this week in unique Yeshiva University ceremony. Yeshiva University CelebratesRecord-breaking number of rabbis ordained in special ceremony honoring YU's dedication to excellence in Torah and rabbinical education. Record Number of Rabbis to Graduate from Yeshiva UniversityDean of US Modern Orthodoxy's flagship rabbinical seminary explains how his boys are bucking the trend of US assimilation rates. ‘Rabbis Should March Alongside Soldiers’Former IDF Chief Rabbi advises current rabbis: put on your vest, pick up your gun, and join the march. Top Secret Revealed: Mossad's Rabbi Now On Call for AgentsSo many religious recruits have joined the Mossad in recent years that the organization has hired an official rabbi to advise agents. Rabbi: Kosher Slaughter Ban Not Anti-SemiticCopenhagen rabbi: ban on kosher slaughter is problematic, but false accusations of anti-Semitism won’t help. Rabbis Threaten Kerry with 'Divine Wrath'Committee to Save the Land and People of Israel write open letter to Kerry, compare him to Haman and warn his plans amount to war on God. The Left vs. Rabbi Eliyahu: Round ThreeNew Israel Fund-backed activists slam Rabbi Eliyahu for ‘racism’ and ‘incitement,’ push to keep him out of Jerusalem Chief Rabbinate. Chief Rabbi Lau Asks Rabbis: Don't Fight over ShemittahChief Ashkenazi Rabbi speaks at conference of 400 rabbis about upcoming shemittah sabbatical year, which raises controversial issues. Rabbi on Mount of Olives Violence: Are We Waiting for a Tragedy?Rabbi Hillel Horowitz, Jerusalem Director of Cemeteries, steps in to fight Arab violence against mourners, slams helpless police. Popular Rabbi Killed in Tel Aviv Tractor AccidentVictim identified as Rabbi Elkana Eliasi of Tel Aviv, a popular teacher and father of seven. Tractor driver held for questioning. Rabbi: ‘Price Tag’ Will Get Us All ExpelledExtremist acts will get Jews kicked out, rabbi warns. ‘God does not like revenge.’ Rabbis Issue Order Forbidding 'Price Tag' AttacksProminent rabbis of the National Religious movement issue a petition condemning so-called “price tag” attacks. Rabbi Cleared Due to Witnesses' ExtortionFormer rabbi of Kiryat Bialik cleared of charges after representative for alleged harassment victims demanded payment, firings. Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and the ‘Young Criminal’How Rabbi Ovadia Yosef changed the life of a young tearaway everyone had come to call ‘the criminal.’ Rabbis: Pray for the Land of IsraelRenowned rabbis warn that the land of Israel could be split in ‘disastrous’ government plan. Rabbi David Avraham Spektor of Beit Shemesh Passes AwayThe rabbi, who was close to Rav Tzvi Yehuda Kook, died Monday after a long battle with cancer. Rabbi Ovadia Yosef HospitalizedRenowned Torah sage is hospitalized again for back pain. Thousands Mark 78 Years Since Rabbi Kook’s PassingMore than 3,000 mark the death of the iconic leader of religious Zionism and first Chief Rabbi of Israel. Russia: Chabad Rabbi Shot at Short RangeA rabbi was shot near his home in Russia. Attack believed to be anti-Semitic. NY Rabbi Accused of Posing as Police Officer Following Road RageA rabbi in Westchester County has been accused of impersonating a police officer. Rabbi Ariel: Don’t Go to Rabbis for Blessing – PrayRamat Gan rabbi denounces practice of going to rabbis for a special blessing in times of trouble. Jews Urge Enhanced Education Following Attack on RabbiJews urge German lawmakers to enhance educational tolerance programs following recent attack on German rabbi. Jerusalem: Hareidi Rabbis Organize Mall BoycottHareidi rabbis wield purchasing power in battle for modesty, tell followers to avoid Ramot mall. |
