Tzohar Rabbinical Organization

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 of Purim events focus on unity in wartime

Over 700 free events to bring Purim joy to evacuees, IDF soldiers, and others.

Rabbi David Stav:

'Free the yeshiva students from the politicians'

The head of the Tzohar Rabbinical organization proposes a novel approach to the issue of haredim drafting into the IDF.

Rabbinical organization visits over 400 bereaved families

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization has coordinated visits to more than 400 homes of families who lost loved ones.

Tzohar to TLV Mayor:

'Allow all congregations to hold Hakafot as in the past'

Rabbi David Stav hinted to Mayor Huldai to allow Rosh Yehudi to hold its Hakafot on Simchat Torah in the city.

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.

Rabbi David Stav:

'Being united is the precondition for being given the Torah'

Head of the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization, speaks about how to prepare for Shavuot - the holiday commemorating the giving of the Torah.

Organizations to host over 500 Purim parties around Israel

'Megilla in the communities' initiative brings Purim celebrations to over 550 locations.

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.

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.

Moving, timely performance of 'Prayer for the Conscript'

The 'prayer of conscript' for the success of new soldiers was written by Tzohar rabbis and sung by chief cantor of the IDF Shai Abramson.

Tzohar rabbi: Peer pressure for vaccination acceptable

Rabbi Yuval Cherlow, chief ethicist of Tzohar, says peer pressure for vaccination is acceptable, as long as it doesn't become coercion.

Rabbinical organization: 80% rise in marriage registrations

As Israel reopens post-pandemic, the Tzohar rabbinical organization is reporting a dramatic increase in marriage registrations.

'Unvaccinated rabbis won't be conducting weddings'

'The last thing we would want is that weddings should serve to help spread the virus,' Tzohar chair Rabbi David Stav says.

Tzohar decries Supreme Court non-halakhic conversion decision

Blames 'power brokers' associated with Chief Rabbinate for allowing decision to go ahead.

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.

Rabbi Cherlow slams campaign to pay celebrities to be vaccinated

Head of ethics department at Tzohar rabbinical organization says medical staff, at-risk groups must get vaccine before persuading the public

Tzohar calls for increased vigilance over Simchat Torah holiday

Rabbinical organization warns holiday, which is defined by large gatherings in shul, requires extra caution during COVID-19 crisis.

'Perfect' marriage files:

Tzohar rabbis receive unexpected support

Ministry of Religious Services: Tzohar team among top experts and professionals in field.

Proof of Judaism project to expand to other cities

Some 3,000 proof of Judaism files dealt with in Shorashim over past year, org decides to offer project to other cities around country.

Tel Aviv cafes trade private kosher certification for Rabbinate

More Tel Aviv restaurants transitioning to state Rabbinate kosher certificate supervision.

Rabbi's org initiates resolution of ethical election principles

Tzohar drafts ‘Resolution of Ethical Principles’ for Knesset candidates calling for process to be defined by integrity and mutual respect.

'Kashrut Law is bad; increases corruption'

Rabbi Rafi Feuerstein explains why he torpedoed MK Smotrich's law to improve kashrut: 'We demanded basic kosher package for traditionals.'

Rabbis urge cancelling Tzohar rabbis' ordination

Group of prominent rabbis try and fail to arrange cooperation between Tzohar rabbis and the Chief Rabbinate.

Why I support the private kashrut initiative of Tzohar rabbis

Rabbi Lau: On religionization and incitement

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau addresses European Rabbi's conference, need to bring every Jew closer. Implicitly criticizes Tzohar rabbis.

Rabbis hold emergency meeting on alternative kashrut authority

Four senior Religious Zionist rabbis meet with Chief Rabbi to discuss concern about Tzohar's new private Kashrut supervision authority.

Rabbinate officials:

'Conservative Movement has taken over Tzohar'

'New kashrut authority is effort to supplant Orthodox Rabbinate with Conservative Movement,' claim senior Rabbinate officials.

Shas vs. Tzohar:

'They're trying to undermine the Rabbinate'

Shas MK attacks Tzohar rabbis following establishment of alternative kashrut, 'They didn't accept losing the Chief Rabbinate elections.'

Rabbinical org opens Tel Aviv marriage registration branch

Tzohar rabbinical organization opens marriage registration branch in Tel Aviv in cooperation with local rabbinate.

Disabled wedding guests aren't second-class citizens

Rabbinical organization to engaged couples: Make accessibility a priority for your wedding.

Israeli program brings religious, secular together on Shavuot

Shavuot classes in Israeli homes meant to bring religious, secular neighbors together

Former chief rabbi Metzger will not address rabbinic conference

Former chief rabbi Yonah Metzger backs out of participation in rabbinic conference

Tzohar: Force-feeding prisoners is right

Tzohar rabbinical organization supports Supreme Court ruling upholding the forced feeding of security prisoners on hunger strike.

Prominent Rabbi meets Rabbi Lookstein, pledges full support

President and Founder of the influential Tzohar Rabbinical Organization, Rabbi David Stav, meets with R' Lookstein to pledge support.

Watch: How do you say 'Shema Yisrael' in sign language?

Attending synagogue is something most religious Jews take for granted - but a new initiative reminds them not everyone is so fortunate.

Report: Rabbi Shlomo Riskin Faces Deposal

Sources say Chief Rabbinate looking to get rid of Efrat's veteran Chief Rabbi; Tzohar threatens to fight any moves to do so.

Tzohar Under Fire for 'Excluding Reform' from Shavuot Event

Orthodox rabbinical group attacked by left-wing activists for not including non-Orthodox speakers at upcoming Tikun Leil event.

Rabbinical Org. Urges Religious to Reclaim Sex-Education

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization hosts special session, says Torah community must reclaim topic from 'less appropriate' sources.

Tel Aviv Synagogue Vandalized, Leftists Suspected

Vandals burn books, write graffiti against Jewish State bill at synagogue identified with Tzohar Rabbis.

Rabbinical Support for Prime Minister Netanyahu

PM meets with Tzohar rabbis in mutual show of gratitude and support.

Watch: Arutz Sheva TV's Daily Edition

Tunnel threat in the north. Murdered reporter was Jewish and Israeli. Annexation or registration? Rabbis meet the Prime Minister.

Tzohar Calls on Diaspora Communities to Fly Israeli Flag

Rabbi David Stav, Tzohar chairman, calls on global support for Israel - both abroad and by visiting the Jewish state.

Annual Tzohar Conference 'Connecting the People to Judaism'

Religious-Zionist group hopes 'to make Israel more Jewish'; Rabbi David Stav cites unprecedented thirst for Judaism.

Tekuma Rabbis: Vote Against Tzohar

The Rabbis of the Tekuma Party have issued a letter urging MKs against the Tzohar bill, which is slated today for a Knesset vote

Anger as Shas Head Compares Rabbi to 'Idol in Temple'

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef says choosing Rabbi Stav as Chief Rabbi would be ‘like putting an idol in the sanctuary.’

Bayit Yehudi Endorses Rabbi Stav for Chief Rabbi

Religious Zionist party votes to support relatively liberal candidate for Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi.

Rabbis Open Hotline for Southern Israel

The Tzohar rabbinic organization has opened a hotline for residents of southern Israel seeking Judaism, psychological boost.

Campaign: Connect with Chief Rabbinate

The Tzohar organization undertakes a PR campaign to connect the Chief Rabbinate to the Israeli public. It is even on Facebook.

Tzohar Conference Deals with Modern Educational Challenges

Annual conference by the Tzohar organization focused on how parents should deal with the challenges of the Facebook generation.

Video: Tzohar Presents 'User-Friendly Circumcision'

The Tzohar Rabbinic Organization has launched a new effort to assist parents circumcising their sons according to Jewish law.

ZAKA, Tzohar Bring Jews Together on Purim

On the holiday of Purim, ZAKA and Tzohar join together to bring Israel's hareidim and secular close together through food packages.