Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein

Haredi rabbi issues unusual ruling

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, slams worshipers who arrive at synagogue by car.

Leading rabbi: 'They're twisting my words'

Close aides of Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein condemn misrepresentation of his statements on IDF service.

Leading rabbi clarifies: I did not say to leave Israel on Shabbat

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, a leading haredi figure, clarifies remarks on bans on Torah study, stressing that instruction to desecrate Shabbat does not apply in Israel, where the government allows Torah study. 'Anyone not learning - should enlist in a haredi unit.'

Leading rabbi: 'We are suffering great troubles'

Ahead of Elul term and following recent arrests, Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein calls on haredi yeshiva students to learn Torah constantly and avoid idle talk.

Rabbi clarifies controversial ruling

Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein clarifies his halakhic ruling that cholent should be reserved for Shabbat, while permitting it at yeshivas and celebratory meals during the week.

Senior Rabbi rules against popular late-night meal

Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein rules that eating cholent on Thursday night diminishes its Shabbat sanctity, warns it lacks blessing, and may pose health risks when consumed midweek.

Rabbi Zilberstein warns against 'state-haredi' schools

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein issues a strong warning to haredi parents in Rishon Lezion, cautioning them against schools he says 'pose as haredi,' and urging them to choose schools such as Chinuch Atzmai and Bnei Yosef.

Haredi rabbi during missile sirens: 'The study hall is safest'

Instead of instructing those listening to his lesson to seek shelter during a Houthi missile attack, Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein ensured them that their Torah study would protect them.

Haredi Rabbi on Holon attack: 'The Sabbath has been desecrated'

Leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, calls on the public to strengthen their Sabbath observance, after murderous attack, which is 'close to a place of Sabbath desecration.'

Haredi rabbi to battalion rabbi:

Jews around the world are praying for your success

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, senior haredi rabbi, speaks with IDF rabbi stationed on northern border, tells him, 'There's no synagogue in the world where they aren't praying for you.'

Haredi rabbi: No rain? 'Acknowledge miracles'

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein urges public to recognize 'outstanding, amazing miracle' of lack of damage by rockets launched towards Israel.

Haredi rabbi: This is why yeshiva students don't visit injured

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, leading haredi rabbi, explains why yeshiva students do not pay hospital visits to those injured in war.

Haredi rabbi:

'Anyone not in yeshiva should volunteer with police'

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, leading haredi rabbi: If police experts say armed patrols are needed, there should be patrols on Shabbat as well.

Rabbi Zilberstein: The government has respect for the Torah'

Following decision not to run Tel Aviv light rail on Sabbath, Rabbi Zilberstein notes: 'The government has respect for the Torah.'

Brother-in-law of Rabbi Kanievsky: 'Do not endanger yourselves'

'Unthinkable that at funeral of Rabbi Kanievsky, people will be crushed and in danger,' brother-in-law Rabbi Zilberstein says.

Rabbis: 'Don't get drunk on Purim'

Leading rabbis call on public to refrain from excessive drinking. 'Liable to raise the number of infections, endanger public health.'

Haredi rabbi: Start Shabbat early to help Trump win reelection

Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh Diner calls on observant Jews to start Shabbat early to bless Trump with victory in next week's election.

Those in quarantine are forbidden to attend synagogue

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein issues ruling that those in quarantine must not attend synagogue, lest they violate prohibition against murder.

Leading haredi rabbis ban use and sale of smartwatches

Rabbis ban use of smartwatch, ruling that those who sell it 'take part in causing the public to sin.'