Rabbi Shlomo Amar

Former chief rabbi: Consider canceling yeshiva vacations

Rabbi Shlomo Amar, former Chief Rabbi, calls to weigh canceling yeshiva vacations, encourages alternatives.

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Jerusalem Chief Rabbi calls on public to help Bnaya walk again

Rabbi Shlomo Amar met with Bnaya Peretz and called on the public to enlist and join Bnaya's struggle to walk again and beat terrorism.

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Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem visits bereaved family

Rabbi Shlomo Amar pays condolence visit to the Paley family, whose two boys were murdered in the ramming attack in Jerusalem.

Sephardic Chief Rabbi chastises Ben-Gvir for Temple Mount visit

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem Shlomo Amar slam minister for entering Temple Mount when they forbid it.

Following criticism

Gay Knesset Speaker: May I never fail in hatred

MK Amir Ohana responds to recent criticism directed at him by rabbis.

Former chief rabbi blesses:

Settlements should expand 'a thousandfold'

During festivities marking 40 years since Emmanuel's founding, Rabbi Shlomo Amar blesses Jewish settlements to expand 'a thousandfold.'

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi opposes conversion reforms

Former Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar issues ruling against conversion reforms proposed by Minitser Kahana.

Jerusalem chief rabbi orders women's mikvahs closed

'I hear my friends crying, their grandmothers immersed before Yom Kippur - but this year the chief rabbi is preventing it,' former MK says.

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi: Return to the synagogues

Rabbi Shlomo Amar criticizes people who continue to pray in the street after COVID restrictions on synagogues have been lifted.

Jl'em Chief Rabbi: 'A flood of insanity' in the new government

'We don't need their money,' says former Chief Rabbi of Israel, warning of looming confrontation between gov't and haredi community.

Watch: Mimouna celebration with Jerusalem chief rabbi

Rabbi Shlomo Amar holds traditional post-Passover celebration with rabbis and public figures.

Rabbi Amar issues Yom Kippur coronavirus ruling

Rishon LeZion and Rabbi of Jerusalem Rabbi Shlomo Amar instructs patients over age of 65 with symptoms to eat normally on Yom Kippur.

'It's a new world' says head of Bahrain's Jewish community

"The King of Bahrain realized the only way forward is by giving. There are going to be lots of new ideas, and it's going to be great."

Rabbi to Putin: 'May you have mercy on the girl and her family'

Rabbi Shlomo Amar sends letter to Russia's Pres. Putin asking him to 'have mercy' and pardon Naama Issachar for possessing marijuana.

Rabbi Shlomo Amar:

'A single Jew among Muslims, Christians and Indians'

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi recounts historic visit to Bahrain for international interfaith conference.

Jerusalem chief rabbi calls on gays to 'overcome' homosexuality

Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Jerusalem Shlomo Amar says homosexual lifestyle incompatible with Judaism, calls on gays to 'overcome their lust.'

'They're trying to silence the rabbis'

Rabbi Shlomo Amar defends Education Min. Rabbi Peretz, says there's a push to 'close the rabbis' mouths.'

Rabbis warn against businesses running on Shabbat

Jerusalem chief rabbis encourage public to support Sabbath-observant businesses, warns against 'blurring' Israel's Jewish character.

Jerusalem rabbis warn:

'Refrain from entering entire Temple Mount area'

Jerusalem Rabbis Aryeh Stern and Rabbi Shlomo Amar warn public not to enter entire Temple Mount area: 'End the sacrilege.'

J'lem Rabbi on bus disaster: 'Attribute of justice is hovering'

In wake of bus disaster, Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem calls to strengthen watching dignity of others.

Diaspora Jews buying Shabbat-violating businesses?

Jerusalem's Chief Rabbi says Jews from overseas buying Shabbat-violating bussiness in order to force shutdown on Jewish day of rest.

'They dare raise their hand against a great rabbi in Israel'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem Rabbi Shlomo Amar backs Rabbi Aryeh Stern who spoke against gender disorientation organizations.

'Earthquakes are a wake-up call from God'

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar says recent earthquakes show Jewish people need to 'wake up' and return to God.

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi asks to extend his term

Rabbi Shlomo Amar submits request to Chief Rabbinate Council to extend his term for another five years.

'After tragedy, NYC Jews should increase faith

J'lem Chief Rabbi says Jews in Flatbush should have faith, increase Torah study and mitzva observance after deadly house fire.

Aryeh Deri apologizes

Shas chairman apologizes to Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Amar after leak of recording in which he spoke insultingly of the rabbi.

'Ever since Deri returned, Shas has been dropping like a rock'

Former Shas MK says current chairman leading party off cliff, new leader who respects rabbis must be appointed.

Complaint filed in Shas wiretapping affair

Rabbi in recorded conversation with Shas chairman Aryeh Deri in which Deri attacked Jerusalem Chief Rabbi files complaint over 'wiretapping'

Left-wing Jews protest Jerusalem Chief Rabbi at Paris synagogue

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar speaks at Paris synagogue. Liberal Jews protest over rabbi's comments criticizing Reform movement.

Mass 'selichot' prayers at Western Wall - in pictures

Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem Shlomo Amar joins thousands of worshippers in mass selichot prayers at Western Wall days ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

'Reform: Destruction unfolding in our times'

In weekly class, Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem says Reform movement is worse than Holocaust deniers.

MK Glick to work from entrance to Temple Mount

Yehuda Glick to move office to entrance to Temple Mount in protest against PM's ban on MKs visiting holy site.

'It is strictly forbidden to ascend the Temple Mount'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem issues letter strongly forbidding ascension to Temple Mount, after many Jews ascended on Tisha B'Av.

Ramming attack victims laid to rest

4 soldiers killed in terror attack Sunday laid to rest. Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem asks at funeral 'How long will the wicked ones rejoice?'

Rabbi Amar tells it like it is

Watch: Activists confront far-left activists in Jerusalem

City councilman, right-wing activists confront members of Reform movement, left-wing radicals in front of Jerusalem Chief Rabbinate office.

Gay Flag hung up at Rabbinate

The LGBT flag was hung up outside Rabbinate offices, apparently in protest against Rabbi Amar’s recent comments.

'They are terrorizing the rabbis'

Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem responds to criticism of his comments of LGBTs and the Reform Movement, says they are trying to destroy tradition.

Leftists, LGBT activists target Jerusalem Chief Rabbi

Yerushalmim faction, LGBT activists plan protests outside offices of Rabbi Shlomo Amar, following his statements on gays, Reform Jews.

Rabbi Amar: PM's support of gay pride parade is an embarassment

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi condemns gay pride parade, calls on Netanyahu to give 'public apology' after voice support for parade.

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi: WoW is 'satan incarnate'

After group announces its latest provocation, Rabbi Amar says, 'in a civilized country they'd be in a mental hospital.

Is it Safe For Jews to Visit the Kotel? Rabbis Disagree

Gur Rebbe reportedly bars followers from visiting Western Wall in light of stabbings; Sephardic Chief Rabbi urges Jews to visit.

Teenager Breaks into Jerusalem Chief Rabbi's Home

17-year-old youth arrested after breaking into Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar's house over Shabbat.

Rabbi Amar to French Chief Rabbi: We Feel Your Pain

In a message to Rabbi Haim Korsia, Rabbi Shlomo Amar wrote that 'the Jewish people and the people of Jerusalem are with you.'

Rabbi Amar: Knesset 'Most Kosher' Place in Israel

The comments heard there may not always be so “kosher,” but the food in the Knesset most definitely is, said Rabbi Shlomo Amar

Watch: Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Visits Front Line Troops

Rabbi Shlomo Amar blesses, prays with hundreds of soldiers; troops and officers alike thank rabbi for 'uplifting' visit.

Peres Welcomes New Chief Rabbis, Snubs Old Ones

Peres welcomes new Chief Rabbis of Israel in formal ceremony; outgoing Chief Rabbis not invited.

‘Amar Law’ Heads toward Approval

Knesset set to allow Rabbi Shlomo Amar to serve a second term as Sephardi Chief Rabbi.

Knesset Approves 'Rabbi Amar Law'

Votes 44 to 14 to allow Rabbi Shlomo Amar to run for a second term as Chief Sephardic Rabbi.

Bayit Yehudi’s New Plan in Rabbinate Race

Bayit Yehudi debates again on support for Chief Rabbi candidates.

Bennett Working for Ariel-Amar Deal

Arutz Sheva learned that Bennett met Netanyahu, Lieberman and Piron in attempts to get their support.

'Ariel-Amar Deal' is En Route to Knesset

Bill submitted by MK Kalfa would remove the 70-year age limit for appointment of chief rabbi.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Endorses Rabbis Amar, Ariel

Rabbis Shlomo Amar and Ya'akov Ariel were endorsed in their elections bids for Chief Rabbi by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Chief Rabbi: Equal Burden of Service? Nonsense

Rabbi Shlomo Amar says talk of hareidi-religious enlistment is ‘nonsense.’

Israeli Chief Rabbi Greets Newly Arrived Bnei Menashe Immigrants

Israel’s Sephardic Chief Rabbi congratulated the 274 Bnei Menashe immigrants from India who arrived in the Jewish state in recent months.

Chief Rabbis: Show Our Thanks for the Rain By Helping the Poor

In a letter, Israel's Chief Rabbis expressed their gratitude to G-d for the heavy rains Israel has received this winter season

Israel's Chief Rabbis to Europe: Investigate Anti-Semitism

Israel's chief rabbis send letter to the President of the European Council, urge him to work to stop anti-Semitism.

R. Amar: Better a Disengagement Than a Civil War

Rabbi Shlomo Amar says he's against the disobeying of orders by soldiers, even at the cost of Jewish communities being destroyed.

Kabbalist, Rabbis Warn of Danger, Call for Kindness

A Jewish mystic and rabbinic leaders have warned of a danger to the people of Israel, and are calling for more kindness, giving and prayer.

Rabbi Amar Meets Peres, Hoping to Lower Flames over Enlistment

Chief Sephardic Rabbi and President agree that debate over hareidi Torah scholars' exemptions should not become too extreme.