Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Sukkot:

Happy ending

Just as Redemption preceded the world and is essential to it, so too did repentance.

The King of War

During the prayers of Rosh Hashanah - in Malchuyot, Zichronot, and Shofarot - we are to concentrate on victory in the war. And it is obligatory to have that intention (kavanah) during the shofar blasts as the obligation to blow at a time of war.

Blast away! Blast away!

The shofar of Zechariah sounds in a great voice in our days. This is a blast that began from the time the ingathering of exiles began. Also liberation from bondage of kingdoms. Also ascent to the Land. Also heroism. Also eradication of the enemies.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu explains:

Why people are asking me for more blessings than usual

Tzfat's Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu responds to 'Pulsa Denura' ceremony performed against him, says he feels that the curse has become a blessing.

Selichot and the Land of Israel

Behold, currently the People of Israel are correcting the sins of surrendering chunks of our Homeland through the decision to settle the area between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim.

Parashat Re'eh:

The happiest city in the world

No Torah portion is as joyful as Parashat Re’eh.

Emotional moment:

Tefillin ceremony at Western Wall honors Holocaust family legacy

At a Western Wall ceremony Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu presents his grandson with tefillin that his own grandfather used every day during the Holocaust, 'to show where we were 85 years ago and where we are now.'

457 Visits:

Cyberattacks and harassment target special Rabbinical court

Cyberattacks and harassment target Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu’s special court, in what is believed to be retaliation by associates of a rabbi from Elad.

Parashat Eikev:

Not like any other Land

Even commandments not dependent on the land, such as tefillin and mezuzah, are primarily for those dwelling in the Land of Israel.

'Part of the armies of David'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu's words of encouragement to IDF recruits

Safed Chief Rabbi publishes letter to dozens of yeshiva students from the Hesder yeshivas who are currently enlisting in combat service. 'You are part of the army of David, of Mattathias, and Bar Kochba!.'

“Nachamu, Nachamu” - be comforted, My People

In this week’s Haftorah of “Nachamu,” the prophet Isaiah sets forth the prophecies of Redemption, may it be soon.

Devarim and the Land of Israel

There is no doubt that courage and valor are tied to inheriting the Land.

Righteous Women - Lovers of the Land

Thanks to the daughters of Tzelophechad, all the Israelite women chose to dwell in the Land of Israel. They did not take part in the Sin of the Spies.

Israeli rabbi sends rare message to Iranian Supreme Leader

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu challenges Iranian leaders with scriptural and historical arguments, urging them to recognize Israel’s divine legitimacy.

Jew against Jew

Bilaam realizes that the way to overcome Israel is to instigate conflict within Israel itself.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

'We have a moral obligation to help the Druze'

Tzfat Chief Rabbi notes the Druze community's longstanding contributions to the state in addition to the principle that all humans are created in the image of God in call to defend the Syrian Druze.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu on Haim Rotter: 'He's like a murderer'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu expresses deep shock over Haim Rotter’s crimes, says it is a mitzvah to report to police, protect victims, and prevent further harm.

The final barrier

This parasha actually ends the era of Moses and opens the era of Joshua. It opens the gates to the Land of Israel with all its blessings and challenges.

A lesson in gratitude

Kadesh is a place that can be the scene of a great sanctification of God’s name - or of a great desecration. The Israelites learned great lesson there.

Rabbinical court issues code to prevent workplace misconduct

Rabbinical Court for Sexual Misconduct, founded by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and developed with input from religious-Zionist and haredi rabbis, releases new ethical code to curb inappropriate conduct in the workplace.

Activists forge letter against Rabbi accused of sexual offenses

Senior Rabbis from the court established by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu issued a ruling against another Rabbi. Activists spread a letter against it - with forged signatures of the Rabbis.

Israel is saving the world

The State of Israel is saving the world from the tyrants of destruction in Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and Gaza. Israel gave the United States the courage to help destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities. Where does this courage come from?

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

On my father Rav Mordecai Eliyahu's yahrzeit: A call to come home

Tikkun for the sin of the spies is realizing that there are absolutely no justifiable reasons to settle outside the Land of Israel. It's time to take the step.

Torah and valor in war

May our Elders today be saved from making the same mistakes as those made in the past when the exaltedness of Jewish valor in war was looked upon lightly and not recognized as an essential component of Torah.

Jerusalem is waiting for us!

Many of our brethren in the Diaspora are waiting for Mashiach to come and build the Beit HaMikdash. But the order of events is otherwise. First they have to come and then Mashiach will arrive to finish the work, may it be soon.

The unique light of Lag Ba'Omer

This ability, to see the good even in something that appears faulty, is what God demanded of Moses before he could redeem Israel, and likewise of Isaiah. When Rachel saw this trait in Akiva, she chose to marry him.

Israel’s future

It is very important to emphasize this confidence, because some, lacking faith, are frightened that the State of Israel will not endure, Heaven forbid.

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Festive Independence Day prayers

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and Rabbi Tamir Granot are leading festive prayers for Independence Day in Jerusalem.

Independence Day:

We will defeat them through joy!

This is the path to victory today - faith, not despair and sadness. Unity, not division. Strength, not weakness and a broken spirit. Confidence and determination, not despair and frailty.

Rabbi Eliyahu:

Supreme Court ruling that contradicts the law has no standing

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu said that the halakha does not require one to obey a Supreme Court ruling if it contradicts the law.

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Hallel prayer with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Hebron

An emotional service is taking place at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron with the participation of thousands of worshippers.

On crutches:

Injured soldier opens the Torah Ark

Injured soldier Elnatan Goldstein opens Torah Ark as thousands join the Hallel prayer, held with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu at the foot of the Old City.

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Thousands attend holiday prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Near the walls of Jerusalem's Old City, Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and yeshiva dean Rabbi Eyal Yakobovitz lead thousands in festival prayers.

Purim, courage, and redemption

Thus, the war against Haman was a missed opportunity for national Redemption—a lesson from history that resonates profoundly in our own times.

Patience is the key

The story of the exodus is a story of Redemption, and we are in the midst of such a story. Study the exodus from Egypt to see how much patience is needed...

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

Stop the 700th of October

Whoever votes in favor of the deal brings the devil himself to the streets of Israel. Most of the terrorists released for the second time are laughing and signaling victory with their hands and movements.

One hundred Rabbis oppose hostage deal

One hundred Rabbis have recently published a joint letter opposing a proposed hostage deal, suggesting it jeopardizes Israeli security.

At the Mitzpe Yericho Yeshiva:

Festive prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Hundreds attend festive Hanukkah prayers in the Mitzpe Yericho Yeshiva, after rains force the prayer session to move indoors.

Live from Hebron:

Festive holiday prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu joins Sukkot festival morning prayers at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, calling for the IDF's victory and the return of the hostages. Watch.

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Celebratory Sukkot prayer in Jerusalem

Live: Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu leads a holiday prayer service across from the walls of Jerusalem

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'On Simchat Torah we will be joyful, not sad'

Rabbi Eliyahu answered the question of whether to rejoice during the High Holidays despite the war: 'On holidays we will try to do as much as we can to give strength to the public.'

'Even a deal'

Religious Zionist rabbis call for hostages' release by all means

Several leading rabbis signed a letter to the government in which they called for it to work to bring the hostages home by any means necessary, 'even through a responsible deal.'

Tzfat Chief Rabbi:

'Our blood is as red as that of Tel Aviv residents'

Safed's Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu calls on the government to take action to allow northern residents to live safely.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: 'Liberal values are unable to condemn rape'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: 'Liberal values are unable to condemn rape, massacre and antisemitism, because there is no true or false.'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'Thank G-d for the elimination of the head of the snake'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu says Israel must thank G-d for eliminating 'head of the snake' in Iran, but stresses that the joy is not in the elimination but in 'the removal of the threat to the nation of Israel.'

Touching:

Thousands attended the festive Rosh Chodesh prayer in Evyatar

Thousands attended the Rosh Chodesh prayer in Evyatar. Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu said: 'This place is the counsel of the Lord'. Yossi Dagan: 'There will be many more Evyatasrs in Samaria!'

HaRav Shmuel Eliahu's call for Aliyah

So all-encompassing is this commandment that a person performs it even while he sleeps!

Chilling video:

Fallen soldier Saadia Yaakov Dery sings with Rabbi Eliyahu

Video shows SFC Saadia Yaakov Dery, who was killed in battle on Thursday, singing with Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and Rabbi Eitan Shnerb, who lost his daughter Rina in a terror attack in 2019.

Poll:

Over half of Israelis want Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu as Chief Rabbi

New Smith Institute survey shows that a majority of Religious Zionist and secular Israelis, as well as a significant number of haredim, would like Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu to become Chief Rabbi.

Religious Zionist Rabbis light dawn bonfire at Meron

The fire was lit by the Rabbi of the 51st battalion at a ceremony including some of the most notable figures in the Religious Zionist community.

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Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu's Lag Ba'Omer message

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu with a message from Lag Ba'Omer celebrations in Meron: The nation of Israel needs to bring the light and justice to the entire world.

A Kaddish I will never forget

Hundreds of bereaved parents met at a retreat to help them get through the first Memorial Day since their loss in this war. I was there to try to give spiritual comfort and strength but their Kaddish strengthened me.

‘Do not be ashamed, this is a holy mission'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu spoke at a meeting of the Knesset Lobby for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse on the importance of treating sexual offenders: 'We are correcting so much wrong in this world. Saving so many lives.'

Chief Rabbi of Safed:

Rabbi Eliyahu: ‘IDF must deal with the real problem’

Rabbi Eliyahu commented on an exercise simulating the kidnapping of an Arab by a settler and criticized, "When you don't deal with the real problem, you deal with nonsense."

Senior rabbi to Hague:

"ICJ, Your verdict cannot defeat the word of God'

Leading Religious Zionist Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu warns the International Court at the Hague of the dire consequences of a ruling against Israel.

Rabbi Eliyahu to Supreme Court

'No one authorized you, your ruling is not legal'

'No one chose the judges, no one authorized them to cancel regular laws or the country's Basic Laws,' Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu says.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

This is the real solution to the situation in Gaza

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu proposes: 'Help Gazans emigrate to Europe - this is the most humane solution, and will prevent much bloodshed.'

Watch: Festive Hanukkah prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu of Tzfat holds festive prayers marking last day of Hanukkah, with songs, dance, and music. Watch.

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Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu leads Hanukkah prayers with music and song

Hundreds of evacuees from Sderot pray the morning prayer, sing Hallel, with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

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Reservist marries in-uniform surrounded by his fellow soldiers

Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu attends wedding of soldier who reported for duty following launching of Hamas was against Israel.