‘Pikuach nefesh’: Violating Shabbat to redeem the captives JNS spoke with several rabbis who all stressed the importance of erring on the side of caution—namely, life. Amelie Botbol March 18, 2024
Tenth of Tevet fast day to be marked amid war against Hamas The Tzohar Rabbinical association is calling for a national day of fasting and prayer. Dec. 21, 2023
Court paves way for alternative kashrut supervision of imports The decision challenges Chief Rabbinate of Israel's monopoly. June 22, 2023
Purim 2023: Multitudes to join in community Megillah readings Holiday unity is urged in a time of intense political division. March 6, 2023
Alternative to Israel’s Chief Rabbinate spices up kashrut The goal of Tzohar Organization of Rabbis is not to replace, but to rework. “No one likes competition. But there is a great buzz now, and they are shaking. As a result, they understand that they must make changes, and this was our goal,” says co-founder Rabbi Rafi Feuerstein. Josh Hasten Oct. 16, 2018
