OU rabbis: Women may not be rabbis

OU Rabbinic Council rules that the 'broader context of Torah values' dictates that women cannot formally serve as rabbis or clergy.

'Germany is in shock from the attack'

Arutz Sheva spoke with the Rabbi of Berlin following the attack last night that has left 12 dead.

The Rabbi of Ofra, the Chief Rabbi, and Hamas?

Prominent Israeli rabbis attend a peace conference for religious leaders in Spain - along with a founder of Hamas.

Texas rabbis call on governor to remain in resettlement program

Letter signed by 43 rabbis in Texas calls on the state's governor to remain in the U.S. refugee resettlement program.

'A compass and a map, a giant of giants'

At an assembly held today in the Knesset building, Naftali Bennett described Rav Kook's teachings as a guide to complex current problems.

Rabbi suspended from lecturing in IDF to return to duties

Rabbi returns to duties after he was suspended for discussing bus segregation in public lecture.

382 new rabbis in Israel

At a ceremony held in a Jerusalem synagogue, Chief Rabbis welcomed recipients of the 'Yoreh Yoreh' ordination.

What is the Rabbi's role when dealing with abuse?

Rabbi's need to use the tools at hand in order to properly diagnose and help those who come to them seeking advice

The RCA’s response to movements altering Halakhic practices and values

Sex Abuse Rabbi Claims Innocence - Then Says He's 'Repenting'

Ezra Sheinberg gives yet another contradictory interview to the press, claiming he both repented and never committed abuse.

Rabbis Declare: 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' a Supreme Jewish Value

With two acts of violence in recent days allegedly involving religious Jews, Religious Zionist rabbis slammed against the use of violence,

Detention Extended for Rabbi Accused of Sexual Abuse

Rabbi to remain in police custody until next week; judge says physical evidence has been added to the case.

Victim Pens Open Letter to Rabbi Accused of Sexual Abuse

Complainant in sexual assault case against well-known northern Rabbi throws his threats back at him in letter sent to Arutz Sheva.

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'Public Learned a Lesson' with Rabbi Accused of Sexual Abuse

What happened before a northern Israeli rabbi was accused of abusing several women? How is the community coping? Arutz Sheva investigates.

Northern Rabbi Denies Sex Abuse Allegations

Rabbi accused by eight women of indecent conduct waves off allegations as 'nonsense.'

Jews to Replant Olive Trees Uprooted by Arabs, Despite Shemittah

Residents of Kfar Adumim receive special rabbinic dispensation to plant olive trees, replacing trees destroyed by Arabs.

Hikind: There Are No Easy Answers In a Tragedy Like This

Brooklyn Councilman Dov Hikind expressed his feelings about what the deaths of the seven members of the Sassoon family meant.

Watch: Rabbis Gather in Jerusalem to Discuss Global Crises

130 world rabbis gather in Jerusalem to discuss anti-Semitism, assimilation, and other challenges facing the Jewish world.

Rabbis Warn Imams to Repent for Inciting Abduction

Writing in Arabic, rabbis warn Arab clerics that they would be judged harshly by Heaven for helping to harm Jews.

Rabbis: Stay Away from Jewish-Christian Group's Money

The Binyamin Region Rabbinical Council instructed schools in the region to reject program funding from a Jewish-Christian group of donors

'Miracle' Saves Hareidi Soldier From Terrorist's Gun

Arab terrorist tries to shoot Hareidi soldier and two Nahal Hareidi rabbis at Adam Junction north of Jerusalem; result was 'miraculous.'

Celebrations At Yeshiva University - Video

Watch full video: hundreds of rabbis receive ordination this week in unique Yeshiva University ceremony.

Yeshiva University Celebrates

Record-breaking number of rabbis ordained in special ceremony honoring YU's dedication to excellence in Torah and rabbinical education.

Record Number of Rabbis to Graduate from Yeshiva University

Dean of US Modern Orthodoxy's flagship rabbinical seminary explains how his boys are bucking the trend of US assimilation rates.

‘Rabbis Should March Alongside Soldiers’

Former IDF Chief Rabbi advises current rabbis: put on your vest, pick up your gun, and join the march.

Top Secret Revealed: Mossad's Rabbi Now On Call for Agents

So many religious recruits have joined the Mossad in recent years that the organization has hired an official rabbi to advise agents.

Rabbi: Kosher Slaughter Ban Not Anti-Semitic

Copenhagen rabbi: ban on kosher slaughter is problematic, but false accusations of anti-Semitism won’t help.

Rabbis Threaten Kerry with 'Divine Wrath'

Committee to Save the Land and People of Israel write open letter to Kerry, compare him to Haman and warn his plans amount to war on God.

The Left vs. Rabbi Eliyahu: Round Three

New Israel Fund-backed activists slam Rabbi Eliyahu for ‘racism’ and ‘incitement,’ push to keep him out of Jerusalem Chief Rabbinate.

Chief Rabbi Lau Asks Rabbis: Don't Fight over Shemittah

Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi speaks at conference of 400 rabbis about upcoming shemittah sabbatical year, which raises controversial issues.

Rabbi: ‘Price Tag’ Will Get Us All Expelled

Extremist acts will get Jews kicked out, rabbi warns. ‘God does not like revenge.’

Rabbi on Mount of Olives Violence: Are We Waiting for a Tragedy?

Rabbi Hillel Horowitz, Jerusalem Director of Cemeteries, steps in to fight Arab violence against mourners, slams helpless police.

Popular Rabbi Killed in Tel Aviv Tractor Accident

Victim identified as Rabbi Elkana Eliasi of Tel Aviv, a popular teacher and father of seven. Tractor driver held for questioning.

Rabbis Issue Order Forbidding 'Price Tag' Attacks

Prominent rabbis of the National Religious movement issue a petition condemning so-called “price tag” attacks.

Rabbi Cleared Due to Witnesses' Extortion

Former rabbi of Kiryat Bialik cleared of charges after representative for alleged harassment victims demanded payment, firings.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and the ‘Young Criminal’

How Rabbi Ovadia Yosef changed the life of a young tearaway everyone had come to call ‘the criminal.’

Rabbis: Pray for the Land of Israel

Renowned rabbis warn that the land of Israel could be split in ‘disastrous’ government plan.

Rabbi David Avraham Spektor of Beit Shemesh Passes Away

The rabbi, who was close to Rav Tzvi Yehuda Kook, died Monday after a long battle with cancer.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Hospitalized

Renowned Torah sage is hospitalized again for back pain.

Thousands Mark 78 Years Since Rabbi Kook’s Passing

More than 3,000 mark the death of the iconic leader of religious Zionism and first Chief Rabbi of Israel.

Russia: Chabad Rabbi Shot at Short Range

A rabbi was shot near his home in Russia. Attack believed to be anti-Semitic.

NY Rabbi Accused of Posing as Police Officer Following Road Rage

A rabbi in Westchester County has been accused of impersonating a police officer.

Rabbi Ariel: Don’t Go to Rabbis for Blessing – Pray

Ramat Gan rabbi denounces practice of going to rabbis for a special blessing in times of trouble.

Jews Urge Enhanced Education Following Attack on Rabbi

Jews urge German lawmakers to enhance educational tolerance programs following recent attack on German rabbi.

Jerusalem: Hareidi Rabbis Organize Mall Boycott

Hareidi rabbis wield purchasing power in battle for modesty, tell followers to avoid Ramot mall.

Rabbis to Rabbi Stav: Withdraw from Rabbinate Race

Controversy continues in Chief Rabbi race as call is issued for Rabbi Stav to withdraw and support Rabbi Yaakov Ariel.

Chazak Rabbi: What do Women of the Wall Want?

Rabbi Ilan Meirov of New York's Chazak Organization: Why not heed decisions of chief rabbis and Kotel Rabbi?

Rabbis: ‘Big Brother’ Bad for Society

Modern Orthodox rabbis issue call against reality TV, say it ‘legitimizes moral weakness, perversity.’

Rabbi Herschel Schacter: From 'Child Prodigy' to Jewish Leader

Arutz Sheva Exclusive: Rabbi Dr. Jacob Schacter, son of the late Rabbi Herschel Schacter, speaks of his father's effect on world Jewry.

Chief Rabbi of France Resigns Over Plagiarism Scandal

Chief rabbi of France officially resigns, after becoming embroiled in a scandal over alleged plagiarism charges.

Rabbis Call to Obama ‘Free Pollard – Yes You Can!’

Rabbis march in Jerusalem, call on U.S. President to free Jonathan Pollard. ‘Yes you can!’

German Court Drops Charges Against 'Offending' Mohel

A German court on Thursday dismissed all charges against a rabbi for his role in the circumcision of a Jewish infant.

Rabbi: Western Culture Raising Divorce Rates

Rabbi warns that focus on self-fulfillment leaves marriages in trouble.

Bukharan Israeli Rabbi Killed in Crash

A leading rabbi in Israel’s Bukharan community has died in a car crash. He is survived by wife, 11 children, grandchildren.

Photos: 150 Rabbis from Forty Countries Worldwide Pray in Hevron

Over one hundred and fifty orthodox rabbis from 40 Jewish communities worldwide arrived in Hevron to pray at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Rabbi Convicted for Anti-Disengagement Statements

Harsh criticism over the IDF Chief Rabbi’s stance on Disengagement puts rabbi in court.

Video: American Rabbis Pray Where Fatal Rocket Attack Occured

Twenty rabbis toured areas of Southern Israel as part of an emergency solidarity mission of the Rabbinical Council of America.

New Program Teaches the Profession of a Community Rabbi

The Barkai Center for Practical Rabbinics was founded to give rabbis tools to effectively lead communities and congregations.

500 Rabbis Call for Release of Jailed US Contractor Alan Gross

The wife of jailed American contractor Alan Gross and 500 rabbis from around the world continue to appeal to Havana on his behalf.

'Rabbis against Obama’ to Protest in Florida

A group of GOP and Democratic rabbis plan to protest at the Israeli Consulate in Miami days before the second Romney-Obama debate Thursday.