Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Crowning Hashem on Shavuot night

The Zohar praises the Tikkun of Shavuot, read during the night of the holiday, writing that through it one merits many spiritual levels. And the study of Torah and the Prophets crowns Hashem in His world.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

Time for a synagogue on the Temple Mount

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, government ministers, to advance establishment of a synagogue on the Temple Mount. 'The time has come.'

Jerusalem - Heart of the World

The holiness of the Land of Israel rose higher and higher with the liberation of Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria from foreign rule.

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Lag Ba'Omer at the tomb of Rabbi Yehuda Bar Ilai

Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu lit a Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the tomb of the 2nd-century Tanna, Rabbi Yehuda Bar Ilai, in northern Israel

Parashat Emor:

Sanctification among the Children of Israel

The meaning of “holy" is entwined with the sanctification of the Divine Name. How is that done?

Rabbi Eliyahu alleges discrimination in holy site pilgrimage

The chief rabbi of Tzfat sent a sharp letter to Minister Miri Regev alleging discrimination in the allocation of buses to the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

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Festive Independence Day prayer service in Kiryat Shmona

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu leads a festive musical prayer service, including Hallel, celebrating Israel's Independence Day near the Lebanese border.

The moral disgrace of the Vatican

One of the centers of global anti-Semitism is found in the Vatican, which for generations has preached hatred of Israel.

Days of Mashiach

The Days of Mashiach consist of literally what has been happening in the State of Israel for 76 years, and literally what is happening in the State of Israel today.

"The system is terribly corrupt"

Rabbi Eliyahu attacks Supreme Court president

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu sharply criticizes the President of the Supreme Court over the decision to hold a hearing and approve a left-wing protest on the Sabbath.

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Moving holiday prayers from Tzfat

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu leads festive holiday prayers from Tzfat, thousands of viewers join livestream.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: This time, we enter Lebanon to stay

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu calls for long-term Israeli presence in Lebanon, blesses soldiers entering combat, and stressing mission is to remain and expand Israel’s borders, not withdraw.

Pesach for Soldiers

Part I: Words of faith for soldiers fighting for our people. Part II: Halakhot with additions for soldiers at the front

Pesach Q&A

Non run-of-the-mill halakhic questions that people recently asked the rabbi.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'We must not become accustomed to miracles'

The Chief Rabbi of Tzfat called for greater devotion in prayers for God's protection following the Iranian missile strikes in southern Israel.

End of Days

The judgment of the nations of the world in the days of the Mashiach. Which nations are foremost and in what order?

Continuing to erase Amalek

In our present war with Iran we see how Amalek is being destroyed in this period between Purim and Passover.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

'Give thanks and praise after Khamenei's elimination'

Chief Rabbi of Safed says Jews should make certain changes to their daily prayers today, observe the Fast of Ester more meticulously, in thanks for the success of Operation Roaring Lion

Amalek today

Every Jew should read Parashat Zachor and remember what Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik said about Amalek today.

The month of Adar:

War against Haman today

Adar is suited for confronting the enemies of the Jews because of the joy of Israel during this month.

Parashat Mishpatim:

Jeffrey Epstein and Associates

The ancient moral Torah laws on relations with young women form a stark contrast to the actions of progressive liberal Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Herbert Wexner.

What is Shovavim?

A time for joy, a time for introspection

During the days of Shovavim there are two primary actions, explained below.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: This is why fewer Arabs visit Temple Mount

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu says number of Arabs visiting Temple Mount has dropped by half - and shares why.

Tu B’Shvat:

Love of the Land

Rabbi Abba said: you have no clearer sign of the End than this, as it is said: ‘But you, mountains of Israel, you shall give forth your branches and bear your fruit for My people Israel…

The hostages have returned

In the name of all the citizens of the state, we express our gratitude to G-d who gave the government leaders the fortitude to withstand the heavy pressure and well-financed demonstrations and did not agree to endanger civilians in order to free the hostages.

Rabbis' wives join revolution to protect sexual abuse victims

Wives of rabbis complete a pioneering course on sexual abuse, gaining tools to create protected communities across Israel.

Freedom and Justice for All

Certainly, the world still has much room for improvement, but it is in a process of continuous and ongoing advancement.

Tibi removed from podium after inciting against Rabbi Eliyahu

During a speech in the Knesset plenum, MK Ahmad Tibi lashed out at Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, accused the coalition of failure, and claimed that “blood is flowing in the streets."

Uprooting tyrants

Every tyrant who oppresses his citizens and does evil is also an enemy of Israel - from Pharaoh all the way to Maduro and Khomenei.

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat:

'The regimes of evil will collapse'

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu draws a clear line between the arrest of Venezuelan ruler Nicolas Maduro to the collapse of evil regimes around the world - Assad, Sinwar, Nasrallah, 'History teaches us that evil regimes do not survive.'

Redemption - The union of forces

In the end, Rachel and Leah are is not a competition, but a single system.

Zechariah 4:

“Not by might and not by power”

Rashi explains in the name of the Sifrei that the light of God’s countenance “gives you grace.”

The Hanukkah message in Australia

In response to the Hanukkah massacre in Sydney, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu reminds us that the hatred of Jews did not begin yesterday; it may wear different clothes, but it will never disappear; it is ancient, innate, and deeply rooted.

Complete tzaddikim

“And I Will Remove the Sin of That Land in One Day”

Honoring one’s wife

Reading about Yaacov’s marriages to Leah and Rachel is an appropriate time to recall some of the duties incumbent upon Jewish husbands.

Thanks for every raindrop

Our Sages teach in the Gemara that even one who has no field must give thanks to God, for ultimately the livelihood and survival of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel depend upon rain.

Parashat Chayei Sarah:

The Giants of Hevron

The children of Ishmael are destined to rule the Holy Land when it is empty, and they will hinder Israel from returning, until the merit of their circumcision, which is an incomplete covenant, ends, just as the period of the giants ended.

Parashat Vayera:

Judicial Reform

“I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you will be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city. Zion shall be redeemed through justice, and her returnees through righteousness.”

A new blood libel:

The ancient hatred returns to New York in modern disguise

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: From medieval Europe to today’s political stage, the Jewish people have faced the same deadly lies - only the language has changed. As the New York mayoral candidate spreads this modern hatred, Jews are urged to recognize the danger and return home - to Israel.

Parashat Lech Lecha:

Get thee forth to the Land!

The life of Avraham is a sign for those who make Aliyah to Israel: at first they will have difficulties, but in the end, the blessing will surely come.

Israel: An economic miracle blessed by G-d

Israel’s wealth is a Divine promise being fulfilled. And the Torah connects the promise of prosperity with God’s love for His people.

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Thousands sing at the Cave of the Patriarchs

An estimated 12,000 worshipers participated in a festive sunrise prayer in Hebron.

Sukkot:

Happy ending

Just as Redemption preceded the world and is essential to it, so too did repentance.

The King of War

During the prayers of Rosh Hashanah - in Malchuyot, Zichronot, and Shofarot - we are to concentrate on victory in the war. And it is obligatory to have that intention (kavanah) during the shofar blasts as the obligation to blow at a time of war.

Blast away! Blast away!

The shofar of Zechariah sounds in a great voice in our days. This is a blast that began from the time the ingathering of exiles began. Also liberation from bondage of kingdoms. Also ascent to the Land. Also heroism. Also eradication of the enemies.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu explains:

Why people are asking me for more blessings than usual

Tzfat's Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu responds to 'Pulsa Denura' ceremony performed against him, says he feels that the curse has become a blessing.

Selichot and the Land of Israel

Behold, currently the People of Israel are correcting the sins of surrendering chunks of our Homeland through the decision to settle the area between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim.

Parashat Re'eh:

The happiest city in the world

No Torah portion is as joyful as Parashat Re’eh.

Emotional moment:

Tefillin ceremony at Western Wall honors Holocaust family legacy

At a Western Wall ceremony Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu presents his grandson with tefillin that his own grandfather used every day during the Holocaust, 'to show where we were 85 years ago and where we are now.'

457 Visits:

Cyberattacks and harassment target special Rabbinical court

Cyberattacks and harassment target Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu’s special court, in what is believed to be retaliation by associates of a rabbi from Elad.

Parashat Eikev:

Not like any other Land

Even commandments not dependent on the land, such as tefillin and mezuzah, are primarily for those dwelling in the Land of Israel.

'Part of the armies of David'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu's words of encouragement to IDF recruits

Safed Chief Rabbi publishes letter to dozens of yeshiva students from the Hesder yeshivas who are currently enlisting in combat service. 'You are part of the army of David, of Mattathias, and Bar Kochba!.'

“Nachamu, Nachamu” - be comforted, My People

In this week’s Haftorah of “Nachamu,” the prophet Isaiah sets forth the prophecies of Redemption, may it be soon.

Devarim and the Land of Israel

There is no doubt that courage and valor are tied to inheriting the Land.

Righteous Women - Lovers of the Land

Thanks to the daughters of Tzelophechad, all the Israelite women chose to dwell in the Land of Israel. They did not take part in the Sin of the Spies.

Israeli rabbi sends rare message to Iranian Supreme Leader

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu challenges Iranian leaders with scriptural and historical arguments, urging them to recognize Israel’s divine legitimacy.

Jew against Jew

Bilaam realizes that the way to overcome Israel is to instigate conflict within Israel itself.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

'We have a moral obligation to help the Druze'

Tzfat Chief Rabbi notes the Druze community's longstanding contributions to the state in addition to the principle that all humans are created in the image of God in call to defend the Syrian Druze.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu on Haim Rotter: 'He's like a murderer'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu expresses deep shock over Haim Rotter’s crimes, says it is a mitzvah to report to police, protect victims, and prevent further harm.

The final barrier

This parasha actually ends the era of Moses and opens the era of Joshua. It opens the gates to the Land of Israel with all its blessings and challenges.