Tag: Rabbi David Stav
Rabbi Stav Conducted Impromptu Wedding for Couple before Both Went to War
"With God’s help, when they both return safely, we will rejoice in a large gathering with lots of family and friends.”
Tzohar Rabbis Advocate Halachic Sale of New Utensils for Pesach Under Shadow of COVID-19
The sale remains in place until conditions allow for people to go to the mikvah.
Community Groups Work to Make Megilla Readings Accessible and Safe, Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
"Judaism belongs to all of us and therefore needs to be made accessible to everyone."
Rejuvenation: For a Warmer Judaism [audio]
An Israeli Rabbinate that’s Zionist and warm! Eve Harow interviews Rabbi David Stav from Tzohar, whose organization is working diligently to create this. Hear more today on Rejuvenation.
Tzohar’s Founding Rabbi Says ‘Separate Politics From Kashrut’
"There is no other solution to heal this crisis other than privatization of the [kashrut supervision] system."
Tzohar’s High Holy Day Programs Estimated To Reach over 60,000 in Israel
Tzohar 'Praying Together' attendees all receive the same prayer book to make it easier to follow along.
Rabbi’s Chelsea Clinton Jewish Status Quip Stressing Tear with Reform
"The problem of assimilation among American Jews is not only an American problem, it's our problem, too."
Tzohar Founder Attacking Rabbinate Proposal to Revoke his Ordination
Rav Ovadia's son, himself never qualified to be a rabbinical judge, has proposed to get rid of Rabbi David Stav, one of the few learned men in Israel who are qualified.
Tzohar Rabbis Group Says New Law to Help Stop Assimilation
The new law that the Knesset passed Monday night to allow couples to register for marriages wherever they want will help prevent civil marriages...
Naftali Bennett’s Blackest Day
This was an outright failure of Jewish Home and its chairman, Minister of Religious Services Naftali Bennett.
Rabbi Stav: Get ‘Corrupt Politicians’ Out of the Rabbinate
The contest for Chief Rabbi gets uglier. Rabbi Metzger is suspected of bribery. No charges have been filed, but candidate Rabbi Stav said there is no room for “corrupt politicians” in the rabbinate.
Ex-Mossad Chief Backs Move to ID Soviet Jews
Ephraim HaLevy, former chief of the Mossad, has committed himself to a program which will help certify the Jewish identities of thousands of immigrants,...
Update: Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger under House Arrest
Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Metzger is in big trouble. he is under house arrest for five days. He denies any wrongdoing but faces possible charges for bribery, breach of public trust and money laundering.
Rabbi Stav Attacked by Haredi Youths at a Wedding
A few boys began to push him, trying to make him trip and fall while he was dancing.
Rabbi David Stav: I’m Torn Up by the Divisive Atmosphere
"I was thinking of the path of the Torah and the mission of returning to the Chief Rabbinate the path of Rav Abraham Isaac Kook zt'l."
Rav Ovadia Calls Tzohar Rav Stav ‘Evil’; Tzohar Replies: Repent
The campaign for Chief Rabbi has sunk to the depths even politicians have not reached. Rav Ovadia calls Rav Stav of Tzohar “evil” and Tzohar calls on the Torah sage to “repent.” Next up: Tisha B’Av.
Rav Ovadia Attacks Tzohar Rabbi David Stav
The campaign for Chief Rabbi in Israel got uglier Saturday night with Shas party’s spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef saying in his weekly address...
In Defense of Rabbi Druckman
Why would you expect the leaders of the Jewish Home to listen to rabbis who didn’t get them elected?
Jewish Home MK Orbach Supports Rabbi Stav for Chief Rabbinate
Jewish Home Minister Uri Orbach announced Monday night on his Facebook page that he supports Rabbi David Stav, who is part of the Tzohar...
Shas Balking on Support for Bennett’s Candidate for Chief Rabbi
"Rav Ovadia is willing to lose both chief rabbis" and not collaborate with those who "stuck a knife in our back."
New Chief Rabbi Appointment Pitting Bennett Against Lapid
Yesh Atid opposes both the Jewish Home candidate and the tricky legislation his appointment would require.
National Religious Rabbis Support Outsider for Chief Rabbi
The election of the next chief rabbis will take place after the 19th Knesset is convened.