Rabbi Avraham Deri elected Chief Rabbi of Be'er Sheva
Rabbi Avraham Deri was elected Chief Rabbi of Be'er Sheva with 26 votes, succeeding his father and bringing permanent Torah leadership to the city.
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Rabbi Uri Sadan elected Savyon local council rabbi
Rabbi Uri Sadan was elected Savyon's local council rabbi, filling a vacancy since 2016. This marks a significant step for residents, bringing stable Torah.
Kiriat Ono to get new rabbi soon
Kiriat Ono will appoint its new Chief Rabbi on February 24, 2026, after Rabbi Dr. Ratzon Arusi's retirement. The selection committee convened today to advance.
Police, Religious Services Meet for Baba Sali Hillula
Israel Police and Religious Services Ministry finalize plans for the Baba Sali Hilula, expecting tens of thousands of worshippers in Netivot on Jan 21-22, 2026.
Chevra Kadisha: More Than Burial, Jewish Faith Representation
Chevra Kadisha directors are leading a service revolution, becoming essential representatives of Judaism for a wide spectrum of Israeli Jews.
National Eruv Mapping
Israel's Ministry of Religious Services and Survey of Israel launch a unified national eruv mapping project, granting councils editing permissions via govmap.
Kiryat Bialik Elects New Rabbi After 17 Years
Kiryat Bialik has elected Rabbi Yosef Toledano as its new city rabbi, ending a 17-year period without permanent spiritual leadership in an orderly process.
Jerusalem's "Rest Cities": Quiet underground revolution
Jerusalem leaders discuss groundbreaking "cities of rest" burial solutions amid land scarcity and Jewish tradition, aiming for uncompromising professionalism in.