Tishrei 6, 5778, 9/26/2017
Chief Rabbi Selection Committee "Religious-Zionists More Suitable for Chief Rabbi Role"Former IDF rabbi explains why religious-Zionist rabbis are better suited to make important Jewish legal rulings. Rabbinate Election Today, ‘Truth Will Prevail’The race for Chief Rabbi draws to a close. Rabbi Arusi slams politics, calls to change ‘humiliating’ elections process. Chief Rabbinate: Career or CallingIs the Chief Rabbinate a career that affords monetary benefits and power or is it a spiritual calling to be approached with humility and trepidation. Olmert to Mayors: Vote for Rabbi LauFormer PM calls to vote for ‘personal friend’ Rabbi Lau. Sources close to race say Olmert’s support unhelpful. ‘Amar Law’ Heads toward ApprovalKnesset set to allow Rabbi Shlomo Amar to serve a second term as Sephardi Chief Rabbi. Bennett Maintains Veto on Stern LawBayit Yehudi keeps veto on law to increase number of voters, particularly women, in body that elects Rabbinate. What is the Stern Law, Anyway?A detailed look at the bill for changing the body that selects chief rabbis. Rabbi Druckman: Who Needs the Stern Law?The move “completely contradicts the teachings of Rabbi Kook ztz”l,” says venerated Zionist rabbi. 'Ariel-Amar Deal' is En Route to KnessetBill submitted by MK Kalfa would remove the 70-year age limit for appointment of chief rabbi. |
