Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Rabbi David Lau Victorious
A body of 150 rabbis and public figures voted today to elect the two new Chief Rabbis of Israel. Zionist candidates failed.
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Rabbi Arusi Leaves Rabbinate Race
Rabbi Ratzon Arusi drops out of race at the last minute, six contenders remain.
"Religious-Zionists More Suitable for Chief Rabbi"
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.
High Court Rejects Appeal Against Rabbi Eliyahu
The High Court rules that Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu will be allowed to run for the position of Sephardic Chief Rabbi.
Weinstein: R. Eliyahu's Candidacy 'Inappropriate'
A-G will tell Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu his candidacy for Chief Rabbi is inappropriate because of statements on renting land to Arabs.
A-G Warns Rabbi Eliyahu on Chief Rabbi Bid
Attorney General thinks Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, candidate for chief rabbi, has some explaining to do.
Olmert to Mayors: Vote for Rabbi Lau
Former PM calls to vote for ‘personal friend’ Rabbi Lau. Sources close to race say Olmert’s support unhelpful.
Deri Defends Comments: ‘Evildoer’ Doesn’t Mean Bad
Shas head defends Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s criticism of Rabbi Stav, says ‘evildoer’ is not necessarily a bad person.
‘Amar Law’ Heads toward Approval
Knesset set to allow Rabbi Shlomo Amar to serve a second term as Sephardi Chief Rabbi.
Chief Rabbi Candidate Stav: We Will Bring Change
The head of the Tzohar organization said that he is fully committed to halacha, Jewish law
Bayit Yehudi’s New Plan in Rabbinate Race
Bayit Yehudi debates again on support for Chief Rabbi candidates.
Minister: Rabbi Stav is What the Public Wants
Orbach says Israelis want a chief rabbi with the ‘Tzohar spirit’ of openness, outreach.
Rabbis to Rabbi Stav: Withdraw from Rabbinate Race
Controversy continues in Chief Rabbi race as call is issued for Rabbi Stav to withdraw and support Rabbi Yaakov Ariel.
Piron: I’m Protecting Rabbi Ariel – He Would Lose
Minister Piron says he objects to Rabbi Ariel’s candidacy for the rabbi’s sake. 'He's above this.' Rabbi Druckman doesn't agree.
Meretz MK Seeks to Disqualify Rabbi Eliyahu
MK Esawi Frij says Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu should be barred from Chief Rabbi race due to racism.
Has Netanyahu Agreed to Appoint Chief Rabbi Ariel?
Prime Minister met Naftali Bennett, reportedly agreed to amend law so person over 70 could be appointed.
Feiglin Proposes Move to Single Israel Chief Rabbi
Likud MK Moshe Feiglin says he plans to propose Israel move from two chief rabbis to the leadership of a sole chief rabbi.
Chief Rabbi Candidates Discuss Judaism and State
Four candidates for the post of Chief Rabbi discuss Jewish law and state law in Israel.
Rabbi Stav: We Want a Friendlier Rabbinate
Religious Zionist candidate for post of Chief Rabbi explains what changes are needed.
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