Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Arab MK calls Tzfat Chief Rabbi 'human garbage'

'No serious Muslim believes Israel belongs to the Jews.' Joint List MK accuses Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu of racism, him 'human garbage'.

Watch: Special prayer of thanksgiving at the Southern Wall

Singing, dancing, and musical instruments at special prayer session held to celebrate Passover and the slowing of the pandemic.

Update your Haggadah!

We should regard the events of our times as the continuation of the same process that began with the Exodus from Egypt.

Rabbi Eliyahu composes special prayer for Passover cleaning

"A Short Prayer before Pesach Cleaning" has been published in several languages, including Hebrew and English.

'A spark of Moshiach is in everyone'

In a video on the Torah portions of Vayakhel and Pekudei, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu speaks about the spark of Moshiach in each and every Jew.

The power of the Torah to influence the world – only in Israel

Our power to impact the entire world is contingent upon Mount Moriah and Eretz Israel

'What will the pandemic deniers say to the heavenly court?'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: How dare people still say that there is no pandemic when the mortality rate in some countries has almost doubled?

Where is Daddy?: Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu on Parshat Beshalach

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat's 'Moment of Wisdom' on Parshat Beshalach.

The Lord is God: Parshat Bo

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu delivers weekly 'moment of wisdom' on the Parsha.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Police planting instigators in protests

If you see someone rioting, throwing stones at police, and swearing at them, they are damaging the struggle.

Rabbi Eliyahu: US is collapsing, Israel must fill the vacuum

Israel is sound and is called upon to take its place in leading the world's values. This is the outline that G-d promised Abraham. Op-ed.

All of Israel rejoices: Jonathan Pollard is finally home

Public figures across the spectrum express their joy at the conclusion of a 35-year-old saga.

One of the 36 Righteous Women

Yakuta Madar was a smart, clever and happy woman and until her last days she was constantly busy helping other people and making them happy.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Everyone needs to get coronavirus vaccine

Tzfat chief rabbi says he has heard arguments against the coronavirus vaccine, but rules: 'Halakha says you trust vaccines.'

Rabbi Eliyahu: Thank G-d for death of the serpent

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Chief Rabbi of Tzfat, referred to the assassination of Iran’s nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in his daily lesson

Rabbi Eliyahu: Israelis sold Pollard out

Tzfat Chief Rabbi laments disregard shown to plight of Jonathan Pollard within Israeli government and American Jewry.

Rabbi Eliyahu: Vote for the candidate who will stand up to Iran

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu calls on Americans to vote against 'appeasement' with Iran and to support candidate who will confront radical Islam.

Over 150 rabbis sign letter of support for Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Rabbis protest overreach of Supreme Court in calling for Rabbi Eliyahu to be subject to disciplinary action.

Haredi support for Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

MK Meir Porush condemned the Supreme Court for its "total lack of sensitivity toward Torah-observant community."

MK Betzalel Smotrich:

'Supreme Court silences rabbis and Right'

MK Betzalel Smotrich deplores Supreme Court decision to discipline Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

Court orders disciplinary action against Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Supreme Court says that Tzfat Chief Rabbi 'crossed red line' in what a city rabbi is allowed to say or publish.

Rabbi Eliyahu: Peace is blessed, but why give up sovereignty?

Chief Rabbi of Safed says that paying prices for peace deals is a mistake Israel makes against and again.

Rabbis say don't stay at 'missionary' hotel

Leading rabbis warn public against staying at hotel owned by Christian missionary, say it is forbidden to support missionaries.

Tzfat Chief Rabbi: 'Mandelblit fell for Reform's narrative'

On allowing women to take rabbinate exams: 'We favor Torah study for women, but AG directive stems from Reform. He didn't even speak to us.'

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Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu enters isolation

Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu enters isolation after being exposed to coronavirus patient, delivers weekly lesson from home.

Tzfat chief rabbi:

'Abroad, funeral homes are still full'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu says Diaspora Jewry still struggling with coronavirus. "Now is the time to encourage them and give them strength."

Live: Shacharit and Hallel at Tomb of the Patriarchs

Watch the festive prayer with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, and Rabbi Uriel Seaied.

'More women are immersing in ritual baths'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Chief Rabbi of Tzfat, says many are connecting to their roots now. 'People want to come to closer to the Creator.'

Watch: Prayers to stop the coronavirus

Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu leads special prayer session to stop the coronavirus outbreak.

Leading rabbi's book to be translated into Chinese

Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu meets Taiwanese representatives, who express appreciation and promise to translate his father's book into Chinese.

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Tzfat Chief Rabbi: 'Stain on the justice system'

Rabbi Eliyahu urges PM to move Hevron market to Jewish community responsibility. 'Shame Jews haven't returned to their lands to this day.'

Rabbi Eliyahu on administrative order: 'Protest loudly'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in video against use of administrative arrest and distancing orders, calls public to exert pressure to prevent spread.

Rabbi Eliyahu: Work for unity now, don't wait until elections

Tzfat chief rabbi calls to work for unity within Religious Zionist camp immediately rather than wait until the next election.

Smotrich: 'Rabbi Eliyahu is a giant and a hero'

Transportation Minister defends the honor of the rabbi of Tzfat after Democratic Camp chairman Nitzan Horowitz besmirches him.

Rabbi Eliyahu:

'How can terrorist murder people again in the same place?'

Tzfat Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu pays shiva visit to family of teen murdered in bombing attack, says govt. must respond more strongly to terror.

Did Israel violate Jewish law with the Oslo Accords?

Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu explains the stance of Jewish law on relinquishing Jewish control over parts of the land of Israel.

Senior rabbis: We support Shaked as head of United Right

Rabbi Eli Sadan, head of the Eli preparatory committee, and Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu will support Shaked.

'We must support the family unit: Mother, father, and children'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu writes in support of Education Minister's statements on conversion therapy.

Leading rabbi moved by US ambassador's speech

'Strengthening the bond between the US and Israel doesn't only strengthen us against Iran, it also builds up US society,' says Rabbi Eliyahu

Rabbi Eliyahu: Only one who doesn't blink can lead

Tzfat rabbi: Bennett, Shaked, Feiglin should be brought under United Right leadership. 'We are, in the end, a national religious community.'

Rabbi Eliyahu: Help women harmed by Rabbi Sheinberg

Tzfat chief rabbi publishes video calling to aid women harmed by former yeshiva dean in Tzfat. 'That is how impurity will be eradicated.'

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Hallel with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu as you've never seen

At Cave of Patriarchs in Hevron, festive prayer held with musical instruments together with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and Rabbi Eyal Yakobovich.

Left and Reform push to fire Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Meretz MK and Reform Movement Director furious at Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu who met with Pri Ha'aretz yeshiva and attacked judicial system.

Rabbi Eliyahu: Don't break the law - write it

Rabbi of Tzfat explains what he said at yeshiva where Shin Bet arrested students over suspicions of involvement in murder of Arab woman.

Rabbi Eliyahu: Close Jewish Section or at least dismiss leaders

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu accuses Shin Bet of 'shaming' and 'terrible injustice' following decision to release arrested minors from Rechalim.

Hundreds pray for wounded soldier at Western Wall

Tzfat Chief Rabbi attends prayer ceremony at Western Wall for soldier shot at Givat Assaf.

How can children die at a young age in a terrorist attack?

Don't come to G-d with questions; ask those who released murderers, those who allow them to incite - and overthrow them.

Rav Shmuel Eliahu Supports the Sovereignty Youth

"Sovereignty Youth is full of faith" says the Rabbi and praises the work of inculcating the vision of sovereignty over Judea & Samaria

Supreme Court seeks disciplinary action for Tzfat Chief Rabbi

Supreme Court justices demand Justice Minister and AG explain why Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu was not brought for disciplinary proceedings.

Rabbi Eliyahu: Israel in the midst of a 'spiritual struggle'

Chief rabbi of Tzfat says current security situation over Gaza is the same scenario Israel experienced in the story of David and Goliath.

'Lulavim from Gaza - a mitzvah via a transgression'

Chief rabbi of Tzfat calls on rabbis not to certify Sukkot palm branches from Gaza. 'Don't help the wicked at the expense of your brothers.'

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Intrusive infiltration at Safed religious council

Strange incident in Safed religious council involving well-known feminist lawyer and rudely curious photographer.

Rabbis against New Israel Fund: 'It fights against Judaism'

Rabbis Eliyahu, Lior and Aviner call upon religious Zionist organizations to sever contact with NIF. "They seek to destroy us from within."

Would Rabbi Akiva have used Facebook?

Chief rabbi of Tzfat, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, calls on rabbis to 'adopt media tools to teach Torah to the masses.'

Rabbi Eliyahu rules:

Yossi Dagan to continue to lead Samaria Regional Council

Safed Chief Rabbi settles dispute between former, current leaders of Samaria Regional Council. 'Both are great men.'

Tzfat Rabbi:

'IDF shouldn't fight half its soldiers'

Rabbi not surprised by decision not to promote religious General: 'I don't know what motivates Chief of Staff to fight religious soldiers.'

'To lead, the people need unity'

More than 1,000 rabbis attend conference of rabbis of religious Zionism in Jerusalem. 'State of Israel is the largest Torah center ever.'

Rabbi Eliyahu says to 'keep away from Berland like fire'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu explains why he banned convicted sexual offender Rabbi Eliezer Berland from attending Lag Baomer celebration in Meron.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu warns Rabbi Berland

Tzfat Chief Rabbi says lighting of bonfire on Mt. Meron by rabbi convicted of sexual assault an "abomination."

YouTube restores rabbi's channel after censorship accusations

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu's YouTube channel restored. Decision to remove his videos aroused suspicions of anti-right wing bias.