Jerusalem Chief Rabbi

Eternity is Jerusalem

Even today, not only in the past, the eternity and the glory of God are revealed in Jerusalem (Daniel 9) as a result of Israel’s victories.

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.

Jerusalem's rabbinic elections

Who will be the capital's next Chief Rabbis?

Minister of Religious Affairs Michael Malkieli sent an official letter to Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion asking him to select representatives for a committee to oversee the selection of new chief rabbis for the city.

A Jerusalem moment

In Judaism, "Jerusalem" is not just the name of a city but a term for perfection.

Jerusalem Elects Chief Rabbis for First Time in Over a Decade

Rabbis Shlomo Amar and Aryeh Stern win close election after long and hard-fought campaign

Jerusalem Councilmen Call For Two Zionist Chief Rabbis

King and Shkedi opposed Mayor Barkat's 'deal' to balance Zionist rabbi with Shas hareidi candidate, call to seize 'one-time opportunity.'

Agreement Advances Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Elections

Mayor Barkat and Deputy Religious Affairs Minister arrange selection of voting body; ten years since last Chief Rabbi in city.

Jerusalem Mayor Calls for New Chief Rabbis, Rejects Partition

Nir Barkat says the capital needs its own Sephardic, Ashkenazic Chief Rabbis; positions should be split between hareidi, religious-Zionist.

Jerusalem Mayor: Let My People Pray

Jerusalem mayor calls to end discrimination, let Jews pray on the Temple Mount.