Tag: rabbi
Intelligence Chiefs Name Rabbi for Shin Bet, Mossad
A., a known figure in the national-religious sector, will be tasked with catering to agents’ spiritual needs.
Knesset Plenum Adds 2nd Woman to Panel Selecting Rabbinical Judges
The Religious Services Minister will appoint a woman rabbinical court advocate.
German Military to Get Chief Rabbi for First Time in 100 Years
Conference of European Rabbis president hails move for sending “a clear message of tolerance and pluralism.” Germany last had a chief military rabbi in World War I.
NY Board of Rabbis: Violent Chasidic Protests ‘Shameful’
NY City Councilman Kalman Yeger tweeted: "I'm disgusted by the attack in the early morning hours on a member of our community."
Crown Heights Rabbis Temporarily Ban Guests: ‘Thank You For Being Considerate’
"We must ask those intending to visit ... to postpone their trips for the forseeable future. This might not work out with your plans, but it is for our protection.”
JNF Flies Students Home from High School Program in Israel as Restrictions Tighten
“We always have, and always will, prioritize the safety and well-being of our students,” said Joe Wolfson, AMHSI-JNF chairman of the board.
Chabad-Lubavitch Kashruth Supervisor Yossi Bialo, 34, z’l
Rabbi Bialo is survived by his wife Elli and their two young children.
Senior Rabbi Beaten and Left Bleeding by London Teenagers Shouting ‘Kill Jews’ and ‘F***’...
Following the attack, the Rabbi left the UK and flew to Israel.
Head of Germany’s Jewish Community Wants Military to Hire Rabbis
About 300 Jewish soldiers serve in the Bundeswehr today.
What’s Time Got to Do With It? – The Kabbalah of Science [audio]
The mysteries of time, space, and dimensions.
Gun Store Owner Offers Rabbis’ Special
A local Jewish woman said a number of Colorado Springs Jews already pack when they go to synagogue.
Survey: 93% of Reform Clergy Ordained after 2010 Officiate at Interfaith Weddings
Simple logic suggests that the number of actual Jews in the Reform and Reconstructionist movements is bound to grow even smaller as the number of "interfaith" marriages grow.
Finally, Rightwing Rabbis to Learn Media Conduct from the Pros
"Conference sessions will include Facebook Specialties (beginners and advanced); Writing articles and opinion pieces; Public Speaking; Standing in front of a camera; and the Art of the Debate."
Cops Who Arrested Conservative Rabbi for Conducting Illegal Wedding – More Power to You!
In our Jewish and Democratic State, we cannot, as a Jewish community, allow ourselves to be exposed to halachically illegal marriages.
Chief Rabbinate Approves Severing Kashrut Supervisors’ Reliance on Businesses They Monitor
The Rabbinical Council concluded its statement with a last-ditch effort to eliminate much of its decision, insisting that it "views the operation of the kashrut system by the religious councils as the correct alternative."
Ukrainian Rabbi Wants Holocaust Moved to Ukraine
Rabbi Moshe Azman wants the March of the Living trips moved out of Poland.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Chastises Tzohar Rabbi for Not Fact-Checking Before Criticizing Him
Rabbi Eliyahu pointed out the troubling facts which were the basis for his statement against "Hashgacha Pratit."
Soul Talk – Turning Conflict Into Connection [audio]
How can you turn around your relationship?
Our History is a Work in Progress
We're entering a special holiday slalom that mixes new Israeli "state" holidays along with Jewish traditional ones - and with the 50th anniversary of the 6 Day War, it's a powerful and emotional season.
The Tamar Yonah Show – The REAL Converts to Judaism [audio]
This is THE Show to listen to, when it comes to converting to Judaism.
The 21st Century Rav
Our problem-solving tools – Gemara and Shulchan Aruch – remain unchanged, but the problems we are solving couldn’t have been imagined in previous generations.
Custom Ordered Rabbis
People, communities, need to build relationships with their leaders. And the leaders have to be able to understand and relate to their followers.
SOUL TALK – You, Me, G-d: How To Truly Connect! [audio]
Are you feeling disconnected from G-d?
Farewell to Chabad Lubavitch Chassidic Master of Melodies, Eli Lipsker, z’l
Eli’s recordings of Jewish music opened a path for other observant Jewish musicians and vocalists, and created an entirely new genre.
Here’s What’s ‘Totally Unacceptable,’ Rabbi Mirvis
In the case of Jews refused entry to the UK before WWII, the justification given was baseless and false. In the case of Syrians refused entry to the US the justification has a basis and is not false
Conversations with Heroes – Rabbi Nachman Kahana on Family and Israel. PLUS, A Big...
An unforgettable hour with Rabbi Kahana about his amazing life!
Russia’s Chief Rabbi: No Such Thing as Religious Extremism
Rabbi Lazar noted that many faiths have in them followers who promote pseudo-religious extremism.
Title: Halakhic Morality: Essays on Ethics and Masorah by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik
The Rav begins his project with an in-depth examination of the first four mishnayot of Pirkei Avot, raising topics such as the sources of ethics, power and persuasion, elitism and democracy, educational philosophy, freedom and coercion, among others.
Conversations with Heroes – Rabbi Berel Wein Speaks about Today’s Chaotic World & What...
Jewish destiny, the “rear-view mirror” of history.