Chief rabbi
Former Jerusalem chief rabbi Aryeh Stern dies at 81
Former Jerusalem chief Rabbi Aryeh Stern, known for promoting unity and religious Zionism, died at age 81, drawing tributes from Israeli leaders.
Rabbinic diplomacy between Israel and US explored in new exhibition
Chief rabbi calls for protection of mosques, churches and synagogues after attacks
Israel’s chief rabbis protest planned Shabbat public transportation
Chief Rabbinate election delay bill passes first reading
According to Israeli law, the chief rabbis serve for 10 years, and religious councils for five years.
Israel's extreme religious Zionists don't recognize the value of women - opinion
This week, it became blatantly clear that the more extreme elements of religious Zionism have yet to recognize the valuable and even crucial contribution women can make.
Israel's chief rabbi elections to be delayed by at least six months - report
Chief rabbis David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef were set to end their 10-year terms at the Chief Rabbinate in 2023.
Vladimir Putin presents Russian army's chief rabbi with a state award
This award was given to Gurevich while Russia is currently at war with Ukraine and a very sensitive time for Jews in Russia.
Keeping Shabbat is the key to achieving Jewish nirvana, new book says
South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein’s book challenges readers to observe Shabbat.
Diaspora Rabbis: Change age limit for candidates for Chief Rabbi
Favored Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi candidate unable to compete due to being over the age limit, the government-proposed alternative is less popular.
Only give funding to places with synagogues - Israeli chief rabbi to new minister
Israeli Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef told new Health and Interior Minister Moshe Arbel to be subtle about the instruction because it wasn't legal.
Judaism is the foundation of Israel, not democracy, former chief rabbi claims
The conference, entitled "Reconnecting," brought together Knesset members on the left and the right with the aim of fostering dialogue.
Sephardi chief rabbi warns of Israel civil war, calls for peace
The rabbi said that while he does not get involved in politics, he believes that all sides need to come to the table and hold dialogue with each other.
Frankfurt Chief Rabbi gives speech to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Rabbi Avichai Apel of Frankfurt gave a powerful speech to commemorate the 78th International Holocaust Remembrance Day at a commemoration on Tuesday.
