Accusations of nepotism within Israel's rabbinate intensify amid upcoming elections. This practice, seen in key appointments, raises concerns about fairness and transparency.
The Rabbinical Committee withdraws Rabbi Meir Kahane as the Religious Zionist candidate for Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi, reopening the race for the position.
The word "Ashkenormativity," when defined and deployed appropriately, is useful in Jewish communal discourse and can actually help to counter antisemitism.
Rabbi David Lau said, "We are blessed with an extraordinary generation of soldiers, unwavering in their dedication, who rise to protect the people of Israel, the Torah of Israel, and Israel."
Expecting Netanyahu and Deri to act right overlooks their leadership failures, transforming the conscription crisis from a potential Shas triumph into disaster for the State of Israel.
Due to the war, the couple had to tied the knot in a neighborhood synagogue, but now the wife claims the ceremony is invalid based on Ashkenazi customs.
“It’s kind of a miracle that this was figured out, in a lot of ways,” said Adina Newman, the co-founder of the DNA Reunion Project at the Center for Jewish History in New York City.
The Israeli lawmaker also took aim at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments to Elon Musk about judicial reform.
As you plan your Rosh Hashanah meals, consider the traditions of your family, and new ones as well.
Imagine how much better off Israel would be if all protesters – and their rivals – since January had invested 15 minutes of every hour spent yelling into dialogue.