Rabbi

Rabbi Peter Schaktman, 66, was arrested in New York State during a sting operation targeting online sex offenders. Authorities allege he corresponded with an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old and arrived at a meeting spot. Schaktman, who previously lived in Kafr Qara, denies the charges and has been suspended from his synagogue.

A special rabbinical court composed of Rabbis Shmuel Eliyahu, Zion Boaron, and Aharon Yarchi published a sharp letter against Rabbi Yuval Avrahami from Ashdod. The document details testimonies of exploiting women and harming young people, and calls on victims to contact the police.

Yanky Goldhaber reveals the personal difficulties he is experiencing and tells of an unusual event that occurred in his sleep, which left him with a powerful message that he cannot get out of his head.

Born in Tel Aviv and closely connected to the Gur Hasidic dynasty, Dr. Yitzhak Alfasi leaves behind dozens of books and exceptional historical studies that earned him immense respect in both academic and religious circles.

Libkind, 74, managed the Jerusalem yeshiva for about a quarter of a century and worked for the benefit of the needy and at-risk youth. In 1974, he immigrated to Israel alone, served as an officer in the Air Force, and was awarded the 'Yakir Yerushalayim' (Worthy Citizen of Jerusalem) title.

The Chief Rabbi of Safed reveals for the first time the personal trauma that shaped his life and his struggle, and tells of the frightening moment he was saved from an attempted assault by a stranger in his childhood.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, one of the most prominent voices in Israel in the fight against sexual abuse, reveals a shocking event from his past and addresses Prime Minister Netanyahu, the judicial system, and the case of the disappearance of Eyminot Kasau.

Followers of the late Rabbi Shimon Gueta, who was murdered by a congregant, intend to build a memorial at his burial site. While the Chevra Kadisha initially allocated 24 plots, it is alleged that the followers seized 900. Police determined the matter should be resolved in civil court.

A disturbance occurred this evening (Sunday) outside the "Ulamay HaAhuza" hall in Hod HaSharon during the inauguration ceremony of Rabbi Erez Elharar as the city's chief rabbi, attended by Israel's Chief Rabbis and public figures. Protesters gathered outside, and police intervened to remove those attempting to disrupt the entrance.

The Chief Rabbi of Israel met in Chisinau with the chairman of the Jewish community, Alex Blitski, on the occasion of the inauguration of the new Chief Rabbi of Moldova, Menachem Mendel Axelrod. The two discussed the flourishing of Jewish life, the preservation of the memory of the Holocaust, and the establishment of the first Jewish museum in the country.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod was officially crowned Chief Rabbi of Moldova during a historic ceremony in Chisinau. The event, attended by the Chief Rabbi of Israel and international dignitaries, marked a significant milestone in the revival of the country's Jewish community.

In less than a week, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto celebrated the engagement of his son and daughter, with numerous politicians in attendance. The Knesset Speaker and senior ministers were documented in conversation with the rabbi, alongside a close associate of the Prime Minister and a prominent media consultant.

Openly gay Rabbi Raphael Yonatan Polisook addressed the online backlash following his decision to officiate the wedding of singer Shahar Taboch and shared how he dealt with the reactions.

A Chabad House was inaugurated in the heart of the main and bustling street of the famous resort city in Latvia. The mayor also took the microphone and spoke "like a true Hasid."

Benjamin Friedrich is accused of taking a knife from the yeshiva kitchen, hiding it under his clothes, and stabbing Rabbi Amos Gueta four times. During his interrogation, he called him a "false messiah". At the request of his defense attorney, he was referred for a psychiatric evaluation.

Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Bari, known as "The Young Rabbi," found himself in an unusual legal drama after obtaining a restraining order against Israel Friedles. Friedles demanded the rabbi testify in court, and the final decision on the matter remains pending.

Rabbi Chaim David Yosef Abarg’il, currently under house arrest following allegations of sexual misconduct, held a session for soldiers. The IDF stated he was invited at the request of a career soldier's wife who recently lost her child.

A month after the murder of 75-year-old Kabbalist Rabbi Amos Gueta in Netanya, the 36-year-old suspect has confessed to the crime. During interrogation, he explained his motive by claiming the rabbi was a "false messiah." A psychiatric evaluation has deemed him fit to stand trial, and an indictment for murder under aggravated circumstances is expected to be filed this morning.

Documentation circulating in Haredi channels shows food and drink being distributed in kollels to mark the death of Rabbi Yaakov Aaron Farber. The 32-year-old rabbi, who passed away after a battle with cancer, led initiatives to integrate Haredim into the IDF and was frequently targeted by protesters.