News for Rabbis Does a community always need a rabbi?Special online conference dealt with the special role of the community rabbi in today's world Rabbis to MK Orbach: Don't resign, oppose the governmentRabbis write letter to MK Nir Orbach: The political chaos will not be resolved by forgetting our faith and values. Canadian gov needs to "tackle anti-Semitism head on," says Montreal Board of RabbisBoard calls for governments, civil society leaders and people of good conscience to denounce anti-Semitism. Disavowed Chabad of Westborough rabbi answers chargesRabbi Michoel Green: 'It is a grave departure from Judaic values to engage in such unspeakable behavior.' ZAKA founder Yehuda Meshi-Zahav calls some rabbis 'worse than Holocaust deniers'The founder of ZAKA has had enough of people denying the deadly nature of COVID-19 Do I or don’t I take the COVID-19 vaccine?Rabbis and rabbinical organizations are giving their advice. Some adamant everyone must, others just as adamant that no one should. Opinion Leading US Rabbi Gedalia Dov Schwartz passes awayA leading halakhic authority, Rabbi Schwartz was Av Beth Din of the Beth Din of America and Rosh Beth Din of the Chicago Rabbinical Council. Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie to Arutz Sheva: High probability Trump will winDoctor and Trump associate Rabbi Abadie to Arutz Sheva: "Trump likes to be straightforward. He has changed the false Middle East discourse." Trump acknowledges rabbis who thanked him“Thank you Rabbis!” tweets US President after prominent rabbis thanked him for calling religious institutions "essential" during pandemic Rabbis thank President Trump13 prominent American rabbis sign letter thanking US President Donald Trump for calling religious institutions 'essential' during pandemic. Rabbi deplores rabbi's call to 'beat protesters 10 times harder'Rabbi Yitzchak David Smith responds to Rabbi Avraham Kirschenbaum, who called to 'give ten times more beatings' at protests. Rabbi's Viewpoint 2020: Faith in the Age of COVIDStephanie Locricchio interviews Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Smith, lawyer who studied biology, virology, infectious disease at UC Berkley. Pittsburgh Rebbe passes awayWeeks after becoming infected with the coronavirus, Rabbi Mordechai Yissachar Ber Leifer passes away at the age of 64. The King's vineyard is ablazeClose to a century ago, the Chofetz Chaim mourned the loss of modesty in Jewish circles. Today, every border is on fire. Opinion. 'This is a time to join hands, not to twist arms'Yeshiva heads issue urgent call: Stop expressing incitement, agitation, and violence that could lead to bloodshed. Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: '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.' Neo-Nazis interrupt Torah lessons on 'Zoom'On Holocaust Memorial Day, neo-Nazis break into online Torah lessons given by German rabbis. Coronavirus victims in NY: Senior Rabbinic leadersRabbi Yisroel Yechezkel Plutchok founded the Yeshiva with his late brother in 1974 Rabbanim react to story of imprisoned woman24-year-old Hodaya Monsango made headlines this week after news spread of her shocking arrest and imprisonment. Monotheistic faiths sign joint paper against euthanasiaHistoric meeting at the Vatican: World religious leaders join Chief Rabbis' call in denouncing assisted suicide. 'We resigned due to your action against the Chief Rabbinate'12 rabbis resign from Tzohar rabbinic organization, saying it 'crosses red lines and engages in public deception.' Official search for Virginia rabbi swept out to sea called offCoast Guard calls off search in light of low 'likelihood of survivability.' Jewish volunteer groups will reportedly continue search. 'Netanyahu is not the only one who will preserve the land'MK Tropper does not volunteer details about meeting between Benny Gantz and religious Zionist rabbis, but strives for respectful discourse. "Rabbis' campaign is fundamentally flawed"'The role of head of United Right doesn't harm the status of Rabbi Peretz as head of Jewish Home and Religious Zionism,' Ben Dahan explains. Why trouble the rabbis?No one is proposing Ayelet Shaked head a religious party, Heaven forbid, but a technical bloc. Opinion. Rabbi: 'I don't want people to have guns, but it's a necessity'Boston's Rabbi Dan Rodkin suggests congregants bring guns to synagogue for protection. Rabbinical Alliance of America mourns Poway Chabad attack'We must gather together in prayer and good deeds to thwart this cowardice and hatred that wishes to destroy all that's good in this world.' First time in century: Rabbis in German militaryGerman defense minister says her ministry will appoint Jewish chaplains to military, based on recommendations of Jewish umbrella group. Bnei Brak rabbi hospitalized, condition seriousCondition of Rabbi Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau deteriorates, The limits of Modern OrthodoxyI am not here to argue the halakhic questions in play here. That ship has sailed. The idea of women serving in the position of rabbi – no matter what the title - has been deemed unacceptable by virtually all Poskim across the spectrum of Orthodoxy. 'Declare joint run ASAP'Religious Zionist rabbis demand that Jewish Home and National Union unite to one list in hopes to add Otzma Yehudit. 'Serious mistake if the right loses power'Samaria Council head calls on religious Zionist rabbis to push 5 right-wing parties to unite, as polls indicate none will pass threshold. Open Letter on RCA members violating female clergy policyA series of RCA resolutions against female clergy - resolutions reviewed and supported by the RCA's poskim, are based on Halacha and Mesorah, as further demonstrated at length by the rabbinic panel convened by the Orthodox Union. Bennett's meeting with rabbis canceledMeeting between Bennett and religious Zionist rabbis canceled after activists demanded that the rabbis not attend. Chief Rabbi of Rosh Ha’ayin dies at 74Rabbi Azaria Basis, Chief Rabbi of Rosh Ha’ayin and leader of Yemenite Jewish community, dies at 74. Rabbi Yosef Wald from Yeshivat Mercaz HaRav passes awayLate Rabbi who served as teacher and also as researcher at Halacha Berura Institute passes away during holiday. Government anti-racism unit head to act against racist rabbisAppeal made after increasing reports of racism against Ethiopian Jews and their status as Jews being called into question. Modi'in Illit: Rabbi of mikvahs passes awayRabbi Meir Yisrael Yakobovitch, of Modi'in Illit founders and who served as local mikveh rabbi, passes suddenly. Police rabbi in hot water for signing anti-LGBT missivePolice says it will discipline Rabbi Yoel Shem-Tov after he affixed signature to letter decrying 'LGBT terrorism'. Druze community leader backs rabbis speaking out on genderSheikh Mu'afak Tarif refers to rabbis' letter against gender disorientation: 'Incumbent on them to keep religion, preserve basic values.'Rabbi who fought against the Alliance dies at 91Rabbi Moshe Lasry, native of Casablanca, founded Otzar Hatorah institutions in Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Iran to fight 'Alliance' schools. Sephardic rabbis gather for anti-Draft Law prayerDuring Knesset vote on Draft Law, Sephardic rabbis expected to hold prayer service at grave of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef against law. Rabbis ask Shaked to prevent 'Reform Plaza'Letter sent ahead of Ministerial Committee on Archaeological Sites' expected approval of construction expanding the plaza. Rabbis in Russia fall victim to anti-missionary lawRussia seeks to force out foreign rabbis as 'national security threat.' Poll: Most haredi rabbis in Israel use the internetIsraeli poll finds that most haredi rabbis use the internet, own a computer, and use a computer to prepare Torah classes. Is G-d real or an idea?Insights into Judaism. Religious Zionist rabbis uniteHundreds of religious Zionist rabbis gather in Jerusalem in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel. The Knesset Rebbetzin?Following Reform pressure, Knesset Legal Advisor opens tender for position of Knesset Rabbi, also to women 'who meet criteria'. Fifty rabbis ascend Temple MountReligious Zionist Rabbis visit Temple Mount, protest police attitude towards youth ascending Mount. Leading haredi rabbis ban use and sale of smartwatchesRabbis ban use of smartwatch, ruling that those who sell it 'take part in causing the public to sin.' Orthodox Union will not penalize synagogues with women clergyOU says it won't penalize synagogues that already employ women as clergy, but reaffirms prohibition on hiring women for rabbinic positions. Manchester rabbi arrested in investment fraud caseBritish rabbi arrested in fraud investigation against investment firm. 'National Religious rabbis aren't Netanyahu's lackeys'Officials blast PM's call to national religious rabbis to back him in face of police investigation. 'He ignores us - until he needs us.' Netanyahu to demand support from religious Zionist rabbis?PM reportedly seeking to prevent religious Zionist rabbis from abandoning him if police recommend he be indicted. 'Shas party dictated who would be the city's rabbi'Tiberias residents say Shas party forced Shas rabbi on them, promise to remain loyal to beloved yet unofficial city rabbi. Joint Service Ordinance open to changeChief of Staff listens attentively to rabbis remarks, makes clear that order may be updated in accordance with their suggestions. Religious Zionist rabbis may weigh ban on officers' courseReligious Zionist rabbis say IDF must change coed combat policies, Beit El Yeshiva dean refuses to attend meeting with IDF Chief of Staff. |
