Tzohar

Prayer to bridge between Remembrance and Independence Days

Ahead of Israel's 77th Independence Day, Tzohar has published a prayer for the transition from Memorial Day to provide a source of inspiration and comfort amidst the ongoing war.

Tzohar rabbis:

Add a special prayer when lighting Hanukkah candles

Tzohar, in collaboration with the Atid Le'Otef Movement, composed a special prayer dedicated to the People of Israel, the hostages and their families, IDF soldiers, and all those who have been affected by the war.

Tzohar releases recommendations for wartime High Holidays

Rabbinic organization releases reccomandations for how to celebrate the upcoming Jewish High Holidays in the shadow of October 7 and the war, including a 'silent hakafah.'

Rabbi David Stav:

Don't repeat the sin that led to the destruction of the Temple

Ahead of Tisha B'Av and amid the war, Rabbi David Stav appeals to the Jewish people not to allow arguments to turn into hate: 'When we see a dispute causing hatred, I'm asking everybody including myself - please, pull back.'

Tzohar sues grandson of former Chief Rabbi for alleged defamation

Tzohar sues Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, grandson of former Chief Rabbi, for alleged false and defamatory statements.

Tzohar Rabbinical org.:

Set a seat at the seder table for hostages

The Tzohar Rabbinical Organization is calling on Jews to leave an empty seat at their seder tables and to dedicate the fifth cup, traditionally known as Elijah’s Cup, to the hostages.

Hundreds attend moving prayer service held at hostage's home

Hundreds gather for moving prayer service as Torah scroll is brought into captive Mia Shem’s home.

Protesters disturb Tzohar prayer service in Tel Aviv

In addition to the prayers in Dizengoff Square, the protesters also sought to disturb another prayer service at Habima Square in Tel Aviv.

Rabbi David Stav:

'Rift in Israel could lead to many leaving country'

Tzohar chairman says organization receiving more requests for marriage certificates for emigration purposes.

Court reverses Rabbinate ruling against Tzohar Kashrut Division

Tzohar to be recognized as a kashrut certifier for imported food items after court decision.

Wedding Season:

365 'Tzohar weddings' planned across Israel

Tzohar rabbinic organization gears up for busy wedding season, with plans to conduct 365 weddings from mid-May through June.

Tens of thousands expected to join Tzohar Megilla readings

Megilla readings organized across Israel by Tzohar and Ohr Torah Stone expected to draw tens of thousands of Israelis.

It's never too late: 100-year-old ties the knot

After years of delays - including due to the COVID pandemic - 100-year-old Avraham Nachum and 70-year-old Bella wed with the help of Tzohar.

NGOs launch Hanukkah programs to bring holiday joy to the elderly

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization and ALEH launch program encouraging people with elderly neighbors to light Hanukkah candles together.

Tzohar's 'Code of Ethics' for kosher supervisors

Tzohar rabbinic organization stresses importance of teaching ethical behavior even prior to the practical side of kosher supervision.

Chief Rabbinate's complaints with Tzohar kashrut

Details of Chief Rabbinate's response to Tzohar petition to Supreme Court revealed. Tzohar dismisses allegations.

Tzohar's kosher supervision honored at Israel Cuisine Awards

'Breaking Rabbinate's monopoly over kashrut is an important step helping to bring the Israeli kitchen and kosher kitchen closer together.'

Rabbi weighs in on the 'Sarco' suicide capsule: Enter and die

New device now approved in Switzerland for a "peaceful" death. "This phenomenon is only going to spread," says Tzohar Rabbi Yuval Cherlow.

Who called Rabbi Stav & Rabbi Aryeh Stern 'Reform'?

Speaking was Rabbi Cohen, dean of the Hebron yeshiva, while praising Rabbi Ovadya Yosef for his uncompromising stance.

1300 Ulpana girls considering IDF service visit induction center

Head of Tzohar, Rabbi David Stav congratulates girls for considering army service.

Tzohar taking Shabbat to the Israel Trail

Tzohar organization offers Shabbat programming for hikers along the famed Israel Trail.

Rabbi David Stav: Proud to have a Shabbat-observant PM

Chairman of Tzohar rabbinical organization says his organization stays out of politics, but is proud to have a religious prime minister.

Prayer in honor of children returning to synagogues

With corona restrictions lifted, Tzohar drafts special prayer for the return of children to the synagogues

Ohr Torah Stone, Tzohar prepare for Purim celebrations

400 individual megillah readings in over 200 different communities across Israel in accordance with government COVID restrictions.

Tzohar launches 'end of life' advisory service

As number of coronavirus fatalities continues to rise, Tzohar Rabbinical Organization unveils new program for end of life ethical issues.

Watch: Live panel on 'vaccination dilemma'

Tzohar and Arutz Sheva hold special broadcast: The vaccination dilemma: Covid-19 vaccine from ethical, medical and halachic perspectives.

Tzohar Rabbinical org: Close the synagogues

Religious Zionist rabbinical organization calls on government to listen to Coronavirus Czar, synagogues to act responsibly during lockdown.

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 crisis continues, Jewish groups take holiday prayers outside

Two Orthodox organizations coordinate small, outdoor prayer groups across Israel for the upcoming holiday season.

Tzohar composes parents' prayer for safety of new IDF recruits

Tzohar 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 synagogue

Tzohar rabbinic org.: Anyone at risk, even the slightest, should stay away from the synagogue.

Tzohar: Solution for those purchasing new Passover utensils

Tzohar rabbis advocate halachic sale of new utensils for Passover under coronavirus lockdown.

Tzohar volunteers to say Kaddish for mourners in quarantine

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization offers online resource for mourners unable to attend synagogue services due to Coronavirus quarantine.

'Perfect' marriage files:

Tzohar rabbis receive unexpected support

Ministry 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 center

Rabbi 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 global

Hundreds of learning sessions organized by Tzohar to take place across Israel and beyond.

Over 90,000 expected to join national Megillah campaign on Purim

Tzohar, 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 Rabbinate

Rabbi 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 public

Initiative 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 bill

Jewish 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 Tzohar

Chief Rabbinate informs public: Artichoke forbidden for consumption by Rabbinate served in restaurant holding Tzohar kosher certification.

Another 'Aroma Cafe' branch comes under Tzohar supervision

Previously 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 blow

Attorney General rules restaurants cannot display certificates from kashrut organizations other than the Chief Rabbinate.

Diaspora restaurants seek Tzohar kashrut certification

Tzohar distributes booklets in synagogues throughout Israel on how to keep kosher while vacationing abroad.

Online post draws backlash in support of new Kashrut supervision

Pro-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 kashrut

MK 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 authority

Rabbinical group opens alternative Kashrut authority to certify Israeli restaurants, ending Rabbinate monopoly on certification.

Historic partnership between Tzohar and Tel Aviv Rabbinate

Agreement paves way for more couples to embrace halakhic marriages.

Tzohar, Emunah to train female kashrut supervisors

National-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 Kosher

Tzohar 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 Israelis

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization and Yachad Ohr Torah Stone to provide shofar blowing, holiday services in hundreds of towns and cities.

Rabbinate threatens Tzohar rabbi

Chief Rabbinate warns Rabbi Stav he could lose position as city rabbi if he provides unapproved Kashrut certification.

Deri lashes out against religious Zionist rabbis

Shas chairman compares religious Zionist community to Reform movement.

Tzohar: Israeli couples embrace rabbinical prenup

The initiative is designed to reduce the amount of 'trapped women.'