Tzohar

Most religious Zionists prefer dialogue over legislation to solve Israel's social issues - poll

At Tzohar's annual conference, 79% of religious Zionists backed grassroots dialogue over legislation as the best path to social consensus in Israel.

RESIDENTS OF Kfar Yona protest against an ultra-Orthodox demonstration opposing the arrest of Haredi draft evaders near the Beit Lid military prison in central Israel, June 24, 2026.
Jewish worshippers and visitors gather at the Western Wall in Jerusalem a day before the eve of Tisha B’Av, July 21, 2026.

Almost half of surveyed Israelis want entertainment venues closed on Tisha B'av, Tzohar poll finds

KASHRUT CERTIFICATION at a Jerusalem eatery – will the rabbinate’s monopoly be broken?

Knesset repeals 2021 kashrut reform, restores Rabbinate control over certification

 A WOMAN walks past a Jerusalem eatery with a Tzohar kashrut certificate.

Tzohar asks High Court to reject state's bid to void kashrut license


A chief rabbi for the good of all Israelis

Commentary on last month’s election for Israel’s chief rabbis portrayed an overly simplified contest between two religious camps.

Rabbi David Lau 370

Tzohar bill delayed by government agreement with haredim over budget

Dep. Min Ben-Dahan: deal was done without our knowledge, bill will be passed in first few days of new Knesset session.

Couple holding a wedding rings 370

Tzohar: Stav’s loss in run for chief rabbi has silver lining

Organization rejects criticism that campaign wasted money, says larger objective of restoring positive Jewish atmosphere attained.

Rabbi David Stav speaking at Knesset 370

Tzohar to Ovadia Yosef: 'Repent' for defaming Stav

National-religious rabbinical group, Education Minister Piron take offense after Shas spiritual leader calls Rabbi Stav "an evil man."

Ovadia Yosef Shas campaign launch 370

Bayit Yehudi in disarray as Amar-Ariel deal dies

Stern bill to enlarge Chief Rabbinate selection committee meets opposition; MK Orbach supports Stav.

Naftali Bennett at a Bayit Yehudi faction meeting 370

Ariel won’t run for post of Ashkenazi chief rabbi

79-year-old president of the national-religious rabbinical association Tzohar concedes that his age rules him out for the post.

Rabbi Ya'acov Ariel 370

‘Ariel unlikely to stand for chief rabbi’

Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beytenu and Hatnua have all publicly endorsed Rabbi David Stav who is loathed by the haredim.

Rabbi Yaakov Ariel 370

A DOSE OF NUANCE: There actually is a middle way

Israelis, sadly, are infinitely more likely to do their share.

Palestinian detainee protest, Gaza 370

A Dose of Nuance: Much more than just nicer

We have an opportunity to renew that which had always made Israel great – a sense of shared purpose, a belief in shared destiny and a commitment to mutual responsibility.

Rabbi David Stav 370

Yesh Atid backs Rabbi Stav for chief rabbi

Tzohar chairman gets important political endorsement after Yisrael Beytenu announced support for his candidacy last week.

Rabbi David Stav 370