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Rabbi Haim Druckman

News and updates about Rabbi Haim Druckman

Bechayil Uve'Ruach:

When is it a mitzva to go out to war?

We do not enlist in the army as a favor to anyone or to serve the needs of particular individuals. Enlisting in the IDF is a mitzvah! Our participation in the IDF is not an act of voluntary goodwill—it is a fulfillment of God's command!

When is it a mitzva to go out to war?

The holiness of fallen religious and nonreligious IDF soldiers

Thanks to the fallen soldiers of the IDF, the people of Israel live! Thanks to those brave soldiers who risked their lives for the rebirth of Israel, the State of Israel exists!

The holiness of fallen religious and nonreligious IDF soldiers

Agam found Rabbi Druckman's book in Gaza

After she read Rabbi Haim Druckman's book, Agam Berger understood that she was permitted to eat non-kosher meat if it is a matter of life and death.

Agam found Rabbi Druckman's book in Gaza

The theme of Vayigash and Vayechi: Jews belong in Eretz Yisrael

Like the majority of Jews in Mitzrayim, that 80% that would not leave, if they don’t come home to Israel they will be lost.

The theme of Vayigash and Vayechi: Jews belong in Eretz Yisrael

Why destroy Sodom, was it the only evil place in the world?

The extreme punishment of the people of Sodom came about not only because of what they did, but because of where they did it.

Why destroy Sodom, was it the only evil place in the world?

Two revelations, two levels

The founders of our nation could not have attained their exalted status without the accompanying nurturing of the Holy Land.

Two revelations, two levels

Wife of senior religious Zionist rabbi:

Dr. Sara Druckman passed away at the age of 90

The widow of the late Rabbi Chaim Druckman, Sara Druckman was one of the first religious female medical doctors in Israel.

Dr. Sara Druckman passed away at the age of 90

Setbacks and Israel’s Redemption

“A woman’s birthing pains are very painful,” Rabbi Druckman explains. “The same holds true for the birth pangs of Mashiach."

Setbacks and Israel’s Redemption

Rabbi Druckman on Vayechi: Don’t bury me in Egypt!

Why is it so important to Yaakov to be buried in Eretz Yisrael and not in Egypt? Rav Chaim Druckman zts"l answers this question.

Rabbi Druckman on Vayechi: Don’t bury me in Egypt!

For Rabbi Druckman's first yahrzeit: His words on Israel's wars

The revenge of Israel and the revenge of Hashem are one. An enemy who rises up against Israel is rising up against Hashem.

For Rabbi Druckman's first yahrzeit: His words on Israel's wars

Widow of fallen soldier:

'Rabbi Druckman taught us we are living in a miracle'

Widow of Rabbi Elisha Levinshtern, who fell in Gaza, shares belief in goodness despite personal pain, which she learned from Rabbi Druckman.

'Rabbi Druckman taught us we are living in a miracle'

Purim with Rabbi Druckman:

Impossible to describe the holiness

For his students, Rabbi Chaim Druckman was a central component of every holiday, especially Purim.

Impossible to describe the holiness

From the Torah Teachings of Rabbi Druckman ztz”l

The main point of greatness in the Torah is to understand the important things, as Rabbi Haim ztz”l did.

From the Torah Teachings of Rabbi Druckman ztz”l

'Say little and do much,' Rabbi Druckman's defining saying

There is so much to say and what to tell about my rabbi Rabbi Druckman because his work expanded to all areas of activity that there are.

'Say little and do much,' Rabbi Druckman's defining saying

Rabbi Shimon Lapid to head Rabbi Druckman's yeshiva

Or Etzion Yeshiva announces that Rabbi Chaim Druckman's son-in-law will lead the yeshiva after his passing.

Rabbi Shimon Lapid to head Rabbi Druckman's yeshiva

My life would be nothing without Rabbi Druckman's teachings

INN writer Yitz Goldberg looks back on his connection with Rabbi Chaim Druckman and the lessons he learned from him.

My life would be nothing without Rabbi Druckman's teachings

The Basic Law of Torah Study and Rabbi Haim Druckman ztz”l

The idea of a “Basic Law: Torah Study” was mentioned here for the first time, and thank God, the coalition now intends to enact such a law

The Basic Law of Torah Study and Rabbi Haim Druckman ztz”l

Rabbi Chaim Druckman zts"l – Life, legacy and mission

Had Rav Druckman lived another minute, it would have been filled with action. Every minute of his life was dedicated to Am Yisrael.

Rabbi Chaim Druckman zts"l – Life, legacy and mission

Rare footage:

Rabbi Druckman addresses crowd in English

10 years ago the late rabbi addressed a concert in New York stating: 'There should be many states for many nations, but not in Israel'.

Rabbi Druckman addresses crowd in English

Family reveals:

Rabbi Druckman cried while comforting Ahuvya Sandak's parents

Family of teen killed during police chase releases recording of consolation call from leading rabbi on 2nd anniversary of teen's passing.

Rabbi Druckman cried while comforting Ahuvya Sandak's parents

Lessons in humility: Chaimke and Eliezer

Years later, Machon Gold's alumni realized that the motorcyclist Chaimke who picked up their counselor every day was Rabbi Chaim Druckman!

Lessons in humility: Chaimke and Eliezer

Police Commissioner:

'Rabbi Druckman knew how to bridge between groups'

Police Chief Kobi Shabtai visited the family of Rabbi Chaim Druckman: 'An educator who raised generations of students.'

'Rabbi Druckman knew how to bridge between groups'

He was able to

Those words are said by an elected prime minister who has succeeded in forming a coalition. Rabbi Druckman could say that about his life.

He was able to

Rabbi Druckman was not the last of his kind

Growing up in Communist Russia, the man who would become the spiritual leader of Religious Zionism thought Judaism was lost.

Rabbi Druckman was not the last of his kind

Shaked to INN:

'Rabbi Druckman never had a bad word to say about anyone'

Interior Minister says Rabbi Chaim Druckman remained in touch despite opposing government, opposed incitement.

'Rabbi Druckman never had a bad word to say about anyone'

In memory of Rabbi Chaim Druckman

He taught the generation he shepherded that light would emerge from tribulation just as dawn follows the deep darkness of night.Op-ed.

In memory of Rabbi Chaim Druckman

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Thousands gather for Rabbi Chaim Druckman's funeral

President Herzog, incoming PM Netanyahu, both Chief Rabbis of Israel top list of speakers eulogizing Religious Zionism's spiritual leader.

Thousands gather for Rabbi Chaim Druckman's funeral

Rabbi Chaim Druckman to be laid to rest Monday

Tens of thousands expected to take part in funeral of top Religious Zionist rabbi, who will be laid to rest in moshav outside of Ashkelon.

Rabbi Chaim Druckman to be laid to rest Monday

'The message got through':

MK Ohad Tal eulogizes Rabbi Druckman

MK Ohad Tal of the Religious Zionist Party: Rabbi Druckman was a true public leader.

MK Ohad Tal eulogizes Rabbi Druckman

Rare footage:

Rabbi Druckman meets Lubavitcher Rebbe

Chabad's media company, JEM, published unique video clip of a meeting between Rabbi Chaim Druckman and the Lubavitcher Rebbe from 1991.

Rabbi Druckman meets Lubavitcher Rebbe

Rabbi Lau on Rabbi Druckman:

'For 90 years he educated and brought Jews closer to God'

Israel's Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, Rabbi David Lau, eulogizes Rabbi Chaim Druckman, who passed away at the age of 90.

'For 90 years he educated and brought Jews closer to God'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi:

'The people of Israel lost a great and versatile personality'

For decades he stood to the right of the Chief Rabbinate since the days of my father Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, who had a deep friendship with him.

'The people of Israel lost a great and versatile personality'

Ayelet Shaked:

'Rabbi Druckman accepted me even though I'm not religious'

'Over the years in Israeli politics during which I consulted with him, I got to discover that the rabbi sees the good in everything.'

'Rabbi Druckman accepted me even though I'm not religious'

Rabbi Druckman OBM

'Most revered rabbinical figure of Religious Zionism'

Religious Zionist groups Tzohar and World Mizrachi mourn passing of Rabbi Chaim Druckman

'Most revered rabbinical figure of Religious Zionism'

Eulogies for Rabbi Druckman

Netanyahu: Israel lost a leader, I lost a personal friend

Public figures from across the political spectrum are paying their respects to one of the greatest rabbis and scholars of our generation.

Netanyahu: Israel lost a leader, I lost a personal friend

Jewish world in mourning

Rabbi Chaim Druckman dead at 90

Leading religious Zionist rabbi and former lawmaker Rabbi Chaim Druckman, 90, passes away after being hospitalized with COVID.

Rabbi Chaim Druckman dead at 90

Hadassah:

Rabbi Druckman in very serious condition, underwent CPR

Jerusalem hospital provides update on efforts to save life of leading religious Zionist rabbi.

Rabbi Druckman in very serious condition, underwent CPR

Condition of Rabbi Chaim Druckman worsens

Family of leading religious Zionist rabbi hospitalized with COVID asks public not to visit him in the hospital.

Condition of Rabbi Chaim Druckman worsens

Chief Rabbi: Rabbi Druckman saw me and said 'Rabbi Lau'

Chief Rabbi of Israel lights Hanukkah candles at INN office, describes visit with leading religious Zionist rabbi.

Chief Rabbi: Rabbi Druckman saw me and said 'Rabbi Lau'

Rabbi Druckman's family: Improvement in rabbi's condition

Chief Rabbi David Lau visits leading religious Zionist rabbi in the hospital.

Rabbi Druckman's family: Improvement in rabbi's condition

Hadassah: No change in condition of Rabbi Chaim Druckman

Leading religious Zionist rabbi remains in serious condition over 1 week after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

Hadassah: No change in condition of Rabbi Chaim Druckman

Hadassah Dir: Improvement in Rabbi Druckman's condition

Mass prayer to be held at Western Wall for Rabbi Chaim Druckman's recovery tonight.

Hadassah Dir: Improvement in Rabbi Druckman's condition

Rabbi Druckman's family:

'Yesterday it seemed there was no hope, today we saw a miracle'

Family of leading religious Zionist rabbi thanks public for their prayers after rabbi's condition sees improvement.

'Yesterday it seemed there was no hope, today we saw a miracle'

Rabbi Chaim Druckman:

'A miracle occurred, he woke up' describes daughter

"They already summoned us to say goodbye, but everyone's prayers turned things around."

'A miracle occurred, he woke up' describes daughter

Smotrich visits Rabbi Druckman: 'His condition is not good'

Finance Minister-designate calls on public to pray for recovery of Rabbi Chaim Druckman. 'He is unconscious.'

Smotrich visits Rabbi Druckman: 'His condition is not good'

Rabbi Chaim Druckman hospitalized as condition worsens

Leading religious Zionist rabbi taken to Hadassah Ein Kerem days after being diagnosed with COVID.

Rabbi Chaim Druckman hospitalized as condition worsens

Slight improvement in Rabbi Chaim Druckman's condition

Condition of leading religious Zionist rabbi remains serious but stable. Mass prayer at Western Wall to be held this evening.

Slight improvement in Rabbi Chaim Druckman's condition

Rabbi Chaim Druckman:

Top Religious Zionist rabbi in serious condition

90-year-old Rabbi Chaim Druckman listed in serious condition and receiving oxygen after becoming infected with coronavirus.

Top Religious Zionist rabbi in serious condition

Rabbi Chaim Druckman diagnosed with COVID

Public asked to pray for recovery of leading religious Zionist rabbi as he battles COVID for the second time.

Rabbi Chaim Druckman diagnosed with COVID

Rabbi Chaim Druckman:

'Police should investigate charges against Rabbi Tzvi Tau'

Rabbi Druckman: My comment was in criticism of society that passes judgement even before the police have completed their investigation.

'Police should investigate charges against Rabbi Tzvi Tau'

Thousands celebrate spiritual leader's milestone birthday

Thousands gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate Rabbi Chaim Druckman's 90th birthday.

Thousands celebrate spiritual leader's milestone birthday

Rabbi Chaim Druckman:

'Disengagement Law is stupidity, repeal it as soon as possible'

Leading religious Zionist rabbi voices support for Samaria Council's campaign to pressure govt. to repeal Disengagement Law in north Samaria

'Disengagement Law is stupidity, repeal it as soon as possible'

Rabbi Chaim Druckman: It is a mitzvah to vote

Leading religious Zionist rabbi says the gift of the Jewish country obligates citizens to vote to determine their destiny.

Rabbi Chaim Druckman: It is a mitzvah to vote

Rabbi Druckman:

'A promise was made regarding Evyatar, and it wasn't kept'

A year and a half after the residents of the Samaria outpost agreed to evacuate, the government has not held up its side of the agreement.

'A promise was made regarding Evyatar, and it wasn't kept'

Ayelet Shaked meets Rabbi Chaim Druckman

Jewish Home chairwoman and members of the party meet Rabbi Chaim Druckman, the most senior rabbi in the Religious Zionist movement.

Ayelet Shaked meets Rabbi Chaim Druckman

Good news

Rabbi Druckman released from the hospital

Leading religious Zionist rabbi home after undergoing surgery.

Rabbi Druckman released from the hospital

Yeshiva students say Psalms at Western Wall for Rabbi Druckman

Family asks public to pray for leading religious Zionist Rabbi Chaim Druckman, who is undergoing surgery today.

Yeshiva students say Psalms at Western Wall for Rabbi Druckman

Leading rabbi's family asks public to pray for his recovery

Family of Rabbi Haim Druckman, who is hospitalized at Hadassah Ein Kerem, asks public to pray for his recovery.

Leading rabbi's family asks public to pray for his recovery

Leading Religious Zionist rabbi is hospitalized

Rabbi Haim Druckman is evacuated by ambulance to Jerusalem hospital, weak and with a high fever.

Leading Religious Zionist rabbi is hospitalized

Rabbi Chaim Druckman discharged from hospital

Rabbi Druckman, the most senior rabbi in the Religious Zionist movement, had been hospitalized due to pneumonia.

Rabbi Chaim Druckman discharged from hospital