![]() 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. |