![]() New play celebrates the life of Rabbi Shlomo RiskinActor Jacky Levy debuts new one-man play about the life and legacy of Efrat chief rabbi, Rabbi Shlomo Riskin.![]() Meet the real Rabbi Shlomo RiskinThe rabbi who founded the city of Efrat is sometimes seen as controversial.![]() Hebrew U leads Israel in number of PhDs this year335 students will be awarded, with honorary degrees going to individuals including Miriam Naor, Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin, Judea Pearl.![]() Ohr Torah Stone inaugurates Rabbi Kenneth BranderRabbi Shlomo Riskin passes leadership of Ohr Torah Stone movement he founded to Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander![]() Rabbi Riskin: US Jews, move to IsraelEfrat rabbi calls on US Jewry to recognize Israel as their home following Pittsburgh synagogue massacre.![]() 'Brushes with the Bible' - when Torah and art meetBook launched combining sermons of Rabbi Shlomo Riskin with commentators, midrashim, interspersed with breathtaking works of art.![]() Rabbi Shlomo Riskin to join Chief Rabbinate Council?Leading religious Zionist rabbi and spiritual leader of Efrat says Chief Rabbinate must represent all Orthodox Jews reach to secular Jews.![]() Marcel Lindenbaum passes awayPhilanthropist and supporter of women's Torah study passes away. 'Noble, modest, and honest.'![]() Two Torah talks: For Israel and for the DiasporaTorah from the city of Efrat in Gush Etzion.![]() Meet the real Rabbi Shlomo RiskinThe rabbi who founded the city of Efrat is sometimes seen as controversial. Meet the real Rabbi Riskin.![]() 'Trump's recognition of J'lem was the right response to Obama'Rabbi of Efrat Shlomo Riskin saysTrump's recognition of Jerusalem was the inevitable response to the UN resolution Obama allowed to pass.![]() Uniting heaven and earthParshat Vayetze (Genesis 28:10-32:3). Torah from Efrat in the Judean Hills.![]() Rabbi Riskin to step down from Ohr Torah network he foundedRabbi Riskin is to be succeeded by Rabbi Kenneth Brander, Yeshiva University administrator.![]() Rabbi Ariel: LGBT people are not 'forced' to sinLeading rabbi says claiming homosexuals are 'forced' into acting the way they do allows criminals to say the same.![]() Rabbi Shlomo Riskin's remarks on homosexual relations: A responseThis response to a controversial interview given by Rabbi Riskin, translated from the Hebrew press, was written by a young rabbi who heads the Israeli Rabbanei Emunah mainstream Orthodox young rabbis' group.![]() Reform and Us - cooperation or conflict?Rabbi Riskin's remarks calling Reform movement 'partners' draws call for liberal religious Zionist soul-searching on Halakha, Reform.![]() Rabbi Riskin: Respect, don't demeanEfrat rabbi says he sees Reform, Conservative as partners, and hopes the chief rabbis will listen to his message.![]() Rabbi Riskin: Reform and Conservative are part of Israel'Religious Zionist Rabbi Shlomo Riskin says Diaspora Jewry can teach Israelis about religious pluralism.![]() 'Trump did a great thing'Efrat's rabbi points out President's true achievement: 'Succeeded in uniting Sunni countries against terrorism; we are no longer isolated'.![]() 'It is forbidden to serve in mixed units'Religious Zionist liberals Yaakov Medan, Shlomo Riskin, David Stav and others issue statements opposing the mixed service directive![]() Rabbi Riskin: The UN is a bunch of hypocrites"We are not slaves here, we receive charity from no-one; this is our land."![]() Rabbi Riskin: Trump's victory is a victory for the Jewish peopleRabbi Shlomo Riskin analyzes the dramatic victory of Trump as a victory for Israel and for the Jewish people![]() Book Review: "Why Open Orthodoxy is not Orthodox"The book, by Torah scholar in the US, is a point by point scathing criticism of the controversial movement begun by Rabbi Avi Weiss.![]() 'Stop treating Diaspora rabbis with contempt'Natan Sharansky, Rabbi Shlomo Riskin join protest over Rabbinate's refusal to recognize conversions by Rabbi Haskel Lookstein.![]() Reform, Conservative Movements are not our alliesThe Reform and Conservative movements are not allies, but pose a clear danger to Jewish continuity.![]() Rabbi Riskin: End the 'war' on Reform JewsChief Rabbi of Efrat says Israelis have a misperception of Reform, Conservative Jews; 'They're our partners, not our enemies.'![]() Conversion ruling dents Chief Rabbinate's controlSupreme Court decision on Jewish conversion changes almost nothing, but down the line, it could change a lot.![]() Rabbi Riskin: Like Hamas, we must defeat KhameneiEfrat chief rabbi speaks with Arutz Sheva about connection between Purim, nuclear Iran.![]() Riskin opposes celebration of secular New YearChief Rabbi of Efrat says celebrating 'Sylvester' not in keeping with Jewish spirit.![]() Rav Soloveitchik and social issues: Gender Roles in the Torah FamilyA woman's contribution to the Jewish home was more important to the Rav than career aspirations.![]() Riskin Clarifies: Converts Must Keep CommandmentsRabbi Shlomo Riskin says he was misquoted, after reports claimed he recognizes converts who only accept 'traditional' lifestyle.![]() Rabbi Riskin: 'No Rebellion Against Rabbinate'Rabbi of Efrat explains that the decision to establish independent conversion courts is 'completely within Halacha.'![]() Israeli-Palestinian Prayer for Arson VictimsRabbis and Sheikhs to unite for prayer rally for victims' recovery. Rabbi Riskin: 'If we lose our morals, we don't deserve a state.'![]() Rabbi Riskin: We Must Embrace Every Single JewRabbi Shlomo Riskin slams Shas minister for remarks against Reform Jews, asserts 'we can only bring people closer to Torah through love.'![]() Rabbi Riskin Comes Out FightingIn first public speech since speculation over his position, Rabbi Riskin criticizes Rabbinate's conduct, says it's pushing people away.![]() Rabbi Riskin's Term Officially ExtendedThe rabbi of Efrat received the approval of the Chief Rabbinate Council for extending his term until he is 80, after Haaretz report flap.![]() Chief Rabbi: Rabbi Riskin Won't Be FiredRabbi Lau bemoans media reports taking Efrat chief rabbi's tenure extension talk 'out of proportion,' says no 'political' motive as claimed.![]() On the Rabbi Riskin Saga: Don’t Disqualify the Torah ScrollRabbi Shlomo Riskin is a man who raised himself from poverty to dedicate his life to Torah and more - differences in philosophical or even halakhic approaches should not be used to disqualify one rabbi or another.![]() Bennett: I Will Represent Rabbi Riskin, if NeededEducation Minister Naftali Bennett slammed attempts to unseat Rabbi Shlomo Riskin as Efrat chief rabbi as 'unacceptable.'![]() Rabbinate Hints May Not Renew Rabbi Riskin's TermThe Chief Rabbinate on Wednesday hinted that it was under strong pressure to remove Rabbi Shlomo Riskin as Chief Rabbi of Efrat![]() Rabbi Riskin: We Need A Plural Chief RabbinateChief Rabbi of Efrat puzzles over dismissal rumors, notes that Rabbinate is important - but must address non-haredi communities.![]() Report: Rabbi Shlomo Riskin Faces DeposalSources say Chief Rabbinate looking to get rid of Efrat's veteran Chief Rabbi; Tzohar threatens to fight any moves to do so.![]() Rabbi Riskin: Women's Rights, Conversion in Govt.Efrat's chief rabbi tells Jewish Home to press for 'reform,' both in divorce rights for women in religious courts and in the conversion law.![]() Rabbi Riskin: Not Proselytizing But Rather PraiseChief Rabbi of Efrat rejects haredi attack over interfaith Independence Day thanksgiving prayer. 'What could be more appropriate than this?'![]() R. Riskin 'Shocked' by Smotrich's Snipe at R. StavMK Bezalel Smotrich trades barbs with Rabbis Stav, Riskin, tells them 'not to preach' to Jewish Home over repealing of Conversion Law.![]() Rabbi Riskin: Hareidim Are the Biggest 'Reformers'Efrat Rabbi slams conversion law critics, accuses them of pushing people away instead of following commandment to love converts.![]() Ohr Torah on the Parsha: Life-Force or Decay?Torah lights from Efrat, Gush Etzion in the Judean Hills.![]() Rabbi: Women's Megilah Readings OK in Jewish LawRabbi Shlomo Riskin notes that Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef himself permitted women to read the Book of Esther for other women.![]() Rabbi Riskin on Women’s Enlistment: It’s a MitzvahRabbi of Efrat weighs in on women’s enlistment controversy, says enlistment opponents are ignoring modern reality.![]() Efrat Gemach Helps Jews & ArabsA second-hand clothing fund in Efrat that helps Jews across Israel has also helped its Arab neighbors for more than 20 years.![]() Riskin: The Right to Oppose OsloRabbi Riskin of Efrat says no one should be afraid to fight the Oslo 'peace process' . "Opposing it does not mean we are like Yigal Amir.”![]() R. Riskin Retracts, ExplainsA Christian Embassy video features Rabbi Shlomo Riskin using language that some Jews charge is theologically problematic. Rabbi Riskin explains. |