Military Rabbinate

Missionary group barbecue for IDF soldiers canceled

After the rabbi of a battalion in northern Israel discovered that the event scheduled for his soldiers was organized by Christian missionaries and the food was unsupervised the commander decided to cancel it.

Like every rabbi, but more extreme

A look into the important work of the IDF Rabbinate

Captain Rabbi Yehoshua Gerstein tells Arutz Sheva about the IDF rabbis' various jobs, from providing kosher food and religious items to tending to the fallen and boosting morale.

IDF guideline: Don't accept donations of Judaica items

Military rabbis fume: 'Socks and boxers are okay, but tzitzit and tefillin aren't?'

'Eshet Chayil'

IDF Chief Cantor performs in moving tribute to soldiers' wives

IDF Chief Cantor Shai Abramson & the Military Rabbinate choir perform moving piece in honor of soldiers fighting at the front & their wives.

Rabbi Israel Weiss:

'We've always granted everyone a dignified burial'

Former Chief IDF Rabbi Brigadier General (res) Yisrael Weiss: Burial of non-Jewish IDF KIA is no shame G-d forbid, originates in Halacha

A special Hanukkah performance for children with cancer

Military rabbinate band plays for children with cancer at Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv.

Field menorahs: Flashlights instead of candles

Military rabbis discuss lighting Hanukkah candles during field operations, say flashlights may be used instead of candles if need be.

IDF Education Officer:

'Army education in the hands of the Rabbinate? Absurd.'

New Chief Education Officer believes Military Rabbinate should not deal with general education of soldiers, only 'religious' matters.

6,300 lulavs and etrogs for IDF soldiers

Sorting of about 6,300 lulavs and etrogs to be used by soldiers during holiday season taking place this week..

IDF rabbinate withdraws support from army cooking competition

IDF to send delegation to military cooking competition in Russia without a kashrut supervisor. Rabbinate: 'We won't support delegation.'

Why was the IDF lecture on Dafna Meir cancelled?

Air Force rep. invites journalist Yifat Ehrlich to speak about Otniel woman murdered in terror attack, only to cancel at last minute.

MKs withdraw petition against Rabbi Karim's appointment

Meretz members have withdrawn their petition again Rabbi Karim’s appointment, announcing that his affidavit is a great victory.

Rabbi Karim's associates respond to the High Court’s decision

Rabbi’s associates: The Supreme Court is taking Rabbi Karim's statements out of context.

IDF Educator defames the Book of Esther

A lecturer in the IDF's education division gives a anti-religious diatribe against the Book of Esther.

IDF to outsource kosher supervision on dozens of bases

Move comes as part of effort to reduce manpower requirements. Military Rabbinate will still be involved, but from a distance.

IDF orders religious officer to shave his beard

IDF refuses to allow religious career officer to continue growing beard, despite giving him exemption from shaving for years.

Severe Mezuzah Shortage in the IDF

One man's investigation indicates the IDF buys 6,000 mezuzahs annually but only 15% are kosher.

Eizenkot Works to Weaken Military Rabbinate's Authority

In wake of ham sandwich controversy, IDF sources say Eizenkot intends to limit Military Rabbinate's involvement in educational activities.

Gaza Division Prepared for 'Glatt Kosher' Seder

Gaza Division Rabbi says IDF units are at top level of kashrut – including the most sensitive locations.