Elul 24, 5776, 9/27/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
 382 new rabbis in IsraelAt a ceremony held in a Jerusalem synagogue, Chief Rabbis welcomed recipients of the 'Yoreh Yoreh' ordination. Rabbinic leader - Use social media with boundariesRabbi'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 He's 'Repenting'Ezra Sheinberg gives yet another contradictory interview to the press, claiming he both repented and never committed abuse. Rabbis: 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' 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 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 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 Northern RabbiWhat 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 Destroyed Olive TreesResidents of Kfar Adumim receive special rabbinic dispensation to plant olive trees, replacing trees destroyed by Arabs. Hikind: There Are No Easy Answers In TragedyBrooklyn 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 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 GroupThe 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 TerroristArab 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 Graduate from YUDean 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 CallSo 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. 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 Asks: Don't Fight over ShemittahChief Ashkenazi Rabbi speaks at conference of 400 rabbis about upcoming shemittah sabbatical year, which raises controversial issues. Rabbi on Arab Attacks: Are We Waiting for 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 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 OfficerA rabbi in Westchester County has been accused of impersonating a police officer. Rabbi Ariel: Don’t Go to Rabbi for Blessing – PrayRamat Gan rabbi denounces practice of going to rabbis for a special blessing in times of trouble. Jews Urge 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. Rabbis to Rabbi Stav: Withdraw from Rabbinate RaceControversy continues in Chief Rabbi race as call is issued for Rabbi Stav to withdraw and support Rabbi Yaakov Ariel. Chazak Rabbi: What do Women of the Wall Want?Rabbi Ilan Meirov of New York's Chazak Organization: Why not heed decisions of chief rabbis and Kotel Rabbi? Rabbis: ‘Big Brother’ Bad for SocietyModern Orthodox rabbis issue call against reality TV, say it ‘legitimizes moral weakness, perversity.’ Interview: My Father, Rabbi Herschel SchacterArutz Sheva Exclusive: Rabbi Dr. Jacob Schacter, son of the late Rabbi Herschel Schacter, speaks of his father's effect on world Jewry. French Rabbi Resigns Over Plagiarism ScandalChief rabbi of France officially resigns, after becoming embroiled in a scandal over alleged plagiarism charges. Rabbis Call to Obama ‘Free Pollard – Yes You Can!’Rabbis march in Jerusalem, call on U.S. President to free Jonathan Pollard. ‘Yes you can!’ German Court Drops Charges Against MohelA German court on Thursday dismissed all charges against a rabbi for his role in the circumcision of a Jewish infant. Rabbi: Western Culture Raising Divorce RatesRabbi warns that focus on self-fulfillment leaves marriages in trouble. Bukharan Israeli Rabbi Killed in CrashA leading rabbi in Israel’s Bukharan community has died in a car crash. He is survived by wife, 11 children, grandchildren. Photos: 150 Rabbis Gather to Pray in HebronOver one hundred and fifty orthodox rabbis from 40 Jewish communities worldwide arrived in Hevron to pray at the Cave of the Patriarchs. Rabbi Convicted for Anti-Disengagement StatementsHarsh criticism over the IDF Chief Rabbi’s stance on Disengagement puts rabbi in court. Video: N. American Rabbis Pray in Bombarded SouthTwenty rabbis toured areas of Southern Israel as part of an emergency solidarity mission of the Rabbinical Council of America. New Course Teaches Profession of a Community RabbiThe Barkai Center for Practical Rabbinics was founded to give rabbis tools to effectively lead communities and congregations. 500 Rabbis Call for Release of Jailed Alan GrossThe wife of jailed American contractor Alan Gross and 500 rabbis from around the world continue to appeal to Havana on his behalf. ‘Rabbis against Obama’ to Protest in FloridaA group of GOP and Democratic rabbis plan to protest at the Israeli Consulate in Miami days before the second Romney-Obama debate Thursday. Students' Vacation: Finish Talmud CycleYeshiva High School students fulfilled a special task during summer vacation - completing a cycle of Daf Yomi Talmud study. Rabbis: Romney 'Stated Halakhah on Land of Israel'Pikuach Nefesh rabbis happy with Mitt Romney's "sober" view regarding conceding land to the Arabs. Rabbis: Health Dept. 'Printed and Spread Lies'A group of rabbis said they would ignore a proposed law that would mandate that parents sign a consent form to perform metzitzah b'peh. |
