News for Tzohar Tzohar Rabbinical organization: Close the synagoguesReligious Zionist rabbinical organization calls on government to listen to Coronavirus Czar, synagogues to act responsibly during lockdown. Tzoar rabbis call to move up end of Daylight Saving Time'Moving clocks back will make praying outside easier for those fasting on Yom Kippur,' Tzohar rabbi says. As coronavirus pandemic continues, Jewish groups take holiday prayers outsideTwo Orthodox organizations coordinate small, outdoor prayer groups across Israel for the upcoming holiday season. Tzohar composes prayer for parents to recite for safety of new IDF recruitsTzohar Rabbinical Organization has composed a special prayer for parents to recite for the safety of their children. Did my late father officiate at your wedding?The daughter of Rabbi Daniel Beller, who married off hundreds of couples, is asking people to send in videos of their weddings. Tzohar rabbis call on at-risk groups not to attend synagogueTzohar rabbinic org.: Anyone at risk, even the slightest, should stay away from the synagogue. Tzohar offers solution for those purchasing new utensils during lockdownTzohar rabbis advocate halachic sale of new utensils for Passover under coronavirus lockdown. Tzohar volunteers to say Kaddish in place of mourners in quarantineTzohar Rabbinical Organization offers online resource for mourners unable to attend synagogue services due to Coronavirus quarantine. Tzohar rabbis receive unexpected supportMinistry of Religious Services: Tzohar team among top experts and professionals in field. 'Most Israelis seek to connect to their heritage'Tzohar to hold 350 free, public, Yom Kippur prayer services around Israel. Tzohar announces development of Tel Aviv centerRabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: “Tzohar does what we need to do in this particular day and age.” '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.' Tzohar annual Shavuot learning programs go globalHundreds of learning sessions organized by Tzohar to take place across Israel and beyond. Over 90,000 expected to join national Megillah campaign on PurimTzohar, Ohr Torah Stone organize mass national Megillah reading with 500 locations for Purim, with 90,000 participants expected. 'We have a friend in the White House, but the freeze continues'Senior Tzohar Rabbinical Organization member Uri Shecter explains reason he is running with Bennett and Shaked. Chief Rabbi says some Religious Zionist groups hurting RabbinateRabbi Dovid Lau says that liberal Religious Zionist organizations 'using resources to harm the Rabbinate and distance it from the public'. Bringing Rosh Hashana to the publicInitiative will enable wider Israeli public to hear the Shofar blasts by holding Rosh Hashana activities in public parks. MK Smotrich and Tzohar clash over kashrut billJewish Home MK responds to Tzohar kashrut initiative head after his kashrut bill blocked. 'Not everything is kosher in war on rabbinate.' Forbidden by Rabbinate yet approved by TzoharChief Rabbinate informs public: Artichoke forbidden for consumption by Rabbinate served in restaurant holding Tzohar kosher certification. Another 'Aroma Cafe' branch comes under Tzohar supervisionPreviously non-kosher cafe in Tel Aviv joins Tzohar kashrut supervision program. Tzohar kashrut: 'People vote with their feet'Head of Tzohar kashrut responds to AG's decision against private kosher authorites, says Chief Rabbinate 'fears competition'. Tzohar's kashrut agency suffers a major blowAttorney General rules restaurants cannot display certificates from kashrut organizations other than the Chief Rabbinate. Diaspora restaurants seek Tzohar kashrut certificationTzohar distributes booklets in synagogues throughout Israel on how to keep kosher while vacationing abroad. Online post draws backlash in support of new Kashrut supervisionPro-Rabbinate NGO ripped over calls to boycott restaurant using alternate Kosher supervision as Israelis voice support for Tzohar Kashrut. 58% of diners who do not keep kosher prefer alternative kashrutMK Elazar Stern welcomes Tzohar rabbis alternative kashrut system. 'Current kashrut system doesn't enhance respect for Israel's Jewishness.' 'Tzohar shows contempt for law with new kashrut authority'Chief Rabbinate angered at rabbinical group for establishing alternative kashrut authority. Kosher competition? Tzohar launches new Kashrut authorityRabbinical group opens alternative Kashrut authority to certify Israeli restaurants, ending Rabbinate monopoly on certification. Historic partnership between Tzohar and Tel Aviv RabbinateAgreement paves way for more couples to embrace halakhic marriages. Tzohar, Emunah to train female kashrut supervisorsNational-religious rabbinical and women's organizations join forces to create new program to teach women to be kashrut supervisors. Challenging Rabbinate, Tzohar certifies Four Species as KosherTzohar Rabbinical Organization certifies four species as Kosher for the first time, ahead of new Kashrut label launch. Outreach services for High Holidays to reach 70,000 IsraelisTzohar Rabbinical Organization and Yachad Ohr Torah Stone to provide shofar blowing, holiday services in hundreds of towns and cities.Rabbinate threatens Tzohar rabbiChief Rabbinate warns Rabbi Stav he could lose position as city rabbi if he provides unapproved Kashrut certification. Deri lashes out against religious Zionist rabbisShas chairman compares religious Zionist community to Reform movement. Tzohar: Israeli couples embrace rabbinical prenupThe initiative is designed to reduce the amount of 'trapped women.'Tzohar: 2,000 have signed new prenuptial agreementRabbinical organization says some 2,000 have signed agreement meant to curb get refusal. Some rabbis have called not to sign agreement.Israeli program brings religious, secular together on ShavuotShavuot classes in Israeli homes meant to bring religious, secular neighbors together'Comptroller report highlights need for kashrut privatization'Head of Tzohar rabbinic organization says Comptroller report showing problems in kashrut industry shows need for urgent reform. 'If there is danger to life, it is an obligation to force-feed'Rabbi Yuval Cherlow, head of Ethics field at Tzohar Rabbinical Organization, speaks with Arutz Sheva about terrorist hunger strike.'It's heartbreaking - but the Supreme Court is right'Can bereaved parents use their dead son's sperm to have grandchildren against his widow's wishes? Watch: Rabbi Stav explains his new Kashrut systemHead of Tzohar rabbinic organization explains his plan to introduce competition into kashrut industry.'We want to make kashrut more efficient: Is that so bad?'Head of Tzohar rabbinic movement questions why call to reform kashrut supervision called a 'disaster.' Rabbi Ariel: Tzohar leading Israel to disasterRamat Gan Chief Rabbi tells Arutz Sheva plans by Tzohar rabbinic group to privatize kosher supervision would be 'disaster for Judaism'. Purim readings aim to bridge Israel’s religious-secular divideOver 400 'neutral' locations across Israel to have Megillah readings on Purim for both religious and secular Israelis.'Rabbis shouldn't destroy the Chief Rabbinate's framework'Rabbi Yaakov Ariel, Rabbi of Ramat Gan, slammed efforts to undermine the Rabbinate's kashrut system and privatize kashrut certification.'This harms the Rabbinate and the state's Jewish character'National Union party warns kashrut reforms will divide country, harm the Jewish character of the state. PM Netanyahu: Tzohar 'ensures Jewish identity of Israel'Prime Minister Netanyahu sent letter to Tzohar on its 10th anniversary, stating that they 'transmit Jewish tradition to future generations'.'To refuse to bury homosexuals is to show contempt for the dead'Head of Tzohar organization slams report alleging that a burial society is refusing to bury homosexual individuals. Tzohar rabbis: Prohibit stores from opening on ShabbatTzohar rabbinic organization called on government to prohibit stores opening on Shabbat as 'it is central component of Israel's identity.' Tzohar campaigns for access for blind to synagoguesThis coming Shabbat , as we read about our Forefather Yitzchak losing his sight, Tzohar will call attention to needs of blind in synagogues.Democracy and Judaism in the State of IsraelWatch: Rabbi David Stav, Rabbi of Shoham and Head of Tzohar, speaks about Judaism and Jewish identity. Graffiti and knife found near Ra'anana Reform synagogueGraffiti accusing of blasphemy and a knife were found in front of a Reform synagogue this morning in Ra’anana. Tzohar set to perform 650 weddings in SeptemberRecord-breaking number of weddings to be performed this month by organization that claims to be "non-judgmental" alternative to Rabbinate. What is the Third Temple worth?Rabbi Uriel Genzel spoke with Arutz Sheva of the future Temple as a function of peace. 'It's not just a physical redemption.' 'Not reporting sexual abuse violates the Torah'Head of Tzohar criticizes rabbis over failure to report cases of sexual abuse in their communities. 'Religious morality trumps army directives'Rabbi David Stav defends Chief IDF Rabbi appointee from media attacks; expresses displeasure at recent appointments for Rabbinical Court. Political fight holds up rabbinic court appointeesAppointment committee meeting canceled after Chief Rabbis refuse to attend. Shas demands Sephardi majority on Supreme Court. Shaked: 'Don't lecture me'Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked responds to rabbinical, women's groups concerned about too much haredi control over rabbinical courts. |
