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שורה עליונה, מימין: דגנית תימור גנשל, עדי סגל ויעל שביד. שורה תחתונה, מימין: ד"ר מעין מורג, שירלי צפת דוידאי וזהבית כליף

Six Israeli women ordained as reform rabbis in historic Hebrew Union College ceremony

Coming from diverse backgrounds, the new women rabbis challenge religious norms and seek equality in Jewish future

Shmuel Munitz | 11.18.25

Kanye West meets Rabbi Pinto in New York, expresses regret for antisemitic tirades

In emotional conversation, controversial rapper takes responsibility for past statements, calls meeting a first step toward rebuilding trust; Rabbi Pinto, who previously served prison time for bribery, says Judaism is rooted in repentance and redemption

Ran Boker, Shilo Freid | 11.06.25

Conference of European Rabbis cancels Baku gathering over security concerns

The gathering, planned for Nov. 3-6, had been expected to draw about 600 participants, including rabbis, religious leaders, and political and social figures from Europe, Israel, the United States and other countries

Itamar Eichner | 10.27.25

תיעוד מפינוי פצועים על ידי מסוקי החילוץ ויחידה 669

Can you use cannabis on shabbat? New halachic hotline offers guidance to war wounded

Launched by rabbis who were injured on October 7, the hotline offers religious guidance and emotional support to thousands of Israelis recovering from war-related trauma, addressing unprecedented halachic questions

Shilo Freid | 09.14.25

הרב בן ציון אלגאזי (שני מימין) בשיעור ללוחמים

Rabbi delivers Torah lesson to soldiers in the middle of Gaza

Rabbi Ben-Zion Algazi, head of the Ramat Gan Hesder Yeshiva and an IDF reserve major, visited his students, who are soldiers on the Gaza frontlines, delivering an inspiring Torah lesson; Soldiers and commanders alike were captivated by the session, which highlighted the unique values of the Hesder program

Shilo Freid | 08.25.25

Rabbi Nachman's grave in Uman to be renovated in $2 million project

The Breslav Union in Uman announced a $2 million renovation of Rabbi Nachman’s gravesite, adding new prayer halls, a women’s section, accommodations for kohanim, and improved facilities; The project aims to ease overcrowding and enhance conditions for tens of thousands pilgrims who visit annually

Itamar Eichner | 08.24.25

Religious panel accuses Rabbi suspected of sex crimes of launching cyberstrike on court website,

Ultra-Orthodox panel that deals with sexual assault on women in the Haredi community says the cyberattack is an act of vengeance by a rabbi linked to criminal elements after the community is warned about his actions

Shilo Freid | 08.15.25

Haredi leaders raise hundreds of millions in US for Israeli yeshivas

With state funding frozen, ultra-Orthodox leaders launch urgent fundraising drive in US, raising $120 million to support yeshivas; 'No benefactor can replace the state,' one rabbi says, as communities weigh financial independence against government ties

Shilo Freid | 06.25.25

French rabbi assaulted twice in a week; suspect in second attack born in Gaza’s Rafah

Elie Lemmel says he was sitting at a cafe when he was hit in the head by a chair; documents found on the suspect reveal the 28-year-old man was born in Rafah

Reuters | 06.06.25

הרב דוד ברסלבסקי מציג את הקעקועים שעל ידו

'Tattoo Rabbi' now lives in Israel

He grew up in a Reform home in the US, turned to Buddhism and in college became close to Chabad; In March, Dovid Braslawsce moved to Israel and is now a star on social media; 'I don't feel guilty or ashamed of my tattoos. I wouldn't want to take them off'

Itamar Eichner | 05.05.25

Syria launches investigation after vandalism of prominent Jewish mystic’s tomb

Desecration of Rabbi Chaim Vital's grave triggers outrage and renewed calls to safeguard country's religious and cultural sites

Rizik Alabi / The Media Line | 04.29.25

Grave of renowned Jewish mystic desecrated in Damascus

Head of Syria’s Jewish community says intruders broke into room housing grave of kabbalist Rabbi Chaim Vital and dug nearby in search of remains; complaint filed with local authorities

Ynet | 04.26.25

Leading Sephardic spiritual figure Rabbi Meir Mazuz dies at 80

Widely regarded as one of the foremost spiritual authorities among Jews of Tunisian descent, news of Kisse Rahamim yeshiva founder's death prompts outpouring of tributes from across political and religious spectrum; Netanyahu: 'One of the greatest Torah scholars of our generation'

Shilo Freid | 04.19.25

Assassination attempt on rabbi linked to Iran’s Quds Force uncovered just in time

According to The Washington Post, Iran’s Quds Force recruited a Georgian drug dealer to carry out the killing

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 04.07.25

DC rabbi harassed by pro-Palestinian protesters while praying for hostages wins $182K

Judge orders pro-Palestinian activists to pay damages to Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld after falsely accusing him of harassment during his prayer vigil for Israeli hostages outside the embassy in DC; court finds no evidence to support their claims

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.07.25

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