Ralbag's appointment was made according to the rule that that the oldest member of the rabbinical council will fill the position in the absence of a serving chief rabbi.
Many senior religious leaders in the Evangelical stream of Christianity have also asked their followers to pray for Trump.
As of Wednesday, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said draft notices would be delivered in coming weeks to ultra-Orthodox Jews who were previously exempted from serving in the IDF.
Jerusalemite of the week: Rabbi Meesh Hammer-Kossoy in a senior role at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies.
The Chief Rabbinate must evolve to address the spiritual and practical needs of all Jews in Israel, regardless of their level of observance.
Rabbi Jacobson envisioned an inclusive community, where people who didn’t feel welcome in more traditional Jewish environments would feel at home.
His memory will forever be a blessing and an inspiration for future generations to continue his fight for a more inclusive and just society.
Rabbi David Minkus of Chicago's Congregation Rodfei Zedek reflects on handling anti-Zionist views in his community through a podcast, promoting dialogue and inclusivity.
The Talmud, edited around 1,500 years ago, contains rabbinic statements, discussions, and anecdotes from over three centuries.
Lando, alongside other prominent members of the Council of Torah Sages, emphasized the critical need for financial support from the American Jewish community.
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