Meet Rabbi Kanievsky's 'successor'
98-year-old Rabbi Edelstein is the natural heir to Rabbi Kanievsky Z”L.
98-year-old Rabbi Edelstein is the natural heir to Rabbi Kanievsky Z”L.
Prime Minister stresses: 'All precautions must be taken so that the tragedy of Meron is not repeated.'
As crowds stream to Bnei Brak to accompany the leading Rabbi on his final journey, authorities urge public to observe safety precautions.
Thousands of faithful are paying their final respects to the revered rabbi, with roads and highways blocked off for the funeral procession.
PM speaks with grandson of Rabbi Kanievsky, who says his grandfather instructed the schools to shut down for several days.
"The haredi problem is truly difficult to address," says former Health Ministry director-general. "They have politicians in a stranglehold."
With all the uncertainty about implications of the Coronavirus crisis, the courageous voice of Rabbi Rabinovich will be sorely missed.
To Ron Jager: It is sad that what began as a factual piece concerning COVID-19 descended into lambasting all of Haredi society. Opinion.
Household of haredi leader announces daily receptions at the home are temporarily canceled. Questions can be sent via fax.
Doctors said the unborn baby had a severe heart defect, but Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky insisted again and again: “The boy is healthy.”
Leading haredi rabbi declares marijuana kosher for Passover, just months after Orthodox Union certifies cannabis as kosher.
In meeting with heads of United Hatzalah, leading haredi rabbi says that if it is clear who the terrorist is, don't save him.