Tzohar

One in four Israeli Jews celebrate or consider celebrating Christmas - poll

The poll reflects the wider cultural presence of Christmas in Israeli public spaces, including markets, decorations, and seasonal events.

People attend a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the New Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, on December 14, 2025.
KASHRUT CERTIFICATION at a Jerusalem eatery – will the rabbinate’s monopoly be broken?

High Court orders Chief Rabbinate to decide on Tzohar’s kashrut license after year-long delay

 Shas spiritual leader and former Sephardic chief rabbi, Yitzhak Yosef, seen during a weekly lecture at the Yazdim synagogue in Jerusalem, June 07, 2025; illustrative.

Ex-Sephardi chief rabbi slams Tel Aviv rabbi as 'heretic' after he calls for haredi IDF enlistment

 MORDECHAI COHEN (R), the legendary ‘masgiach’ of Carmel’s Zichron Ya’acov Cellars.

Wine talk: Separation, not division


Israeli rabbi urges 'limited sanctions' on COVID-19 vaccine refusers

The sanctions must not be used as a punishment, but as an incentive to vaccinate.

A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine" sticker and a medical syringe, October 30, 2020.

A prayer for parents of new IDF inductees - watch

The Tzohar Rabbinical Organization has composed a special prayer for the recruitment day for the recruits' parents.


Rabbi Stav slams Yamina for ignoring religion and state while in office

Head of the Tzohar rabbinical association accuses Yamina leaders of using concern over rabbinical judges committee as a political tool, says ‘public won’t buy’

Le Rav David Stav

Tzohar proposes format for home Holocaust remembrance ceremonies

At present, while Yom Hashoah is observed across the world, there are no universally-adopted personal Jewish traditions that mark the day.

Memorial candles.

Passover: Sell your Chametz online with Tzohar and The Jerusalem Post

Especially during the coronavirus crisis, selling your chametz should be done easily online.

Ripple Matzah Plate

Tzohar rabbis: Happy, halachic, and in love with the Jewish people

The media are wrong: Politics isn’t always the answer – leadership is.

The national-religious rabbinical association Tzohar 370

Malka Leifer's failed judicial process

Sadly, there are political forces at play that are clearly serving as obstacles to allowing the courts to do their rightful jobs.

A SECURITY GUARD at a courthouse in Jerusalem.

Founder of private kashrut supervision to be honored

Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz will receive the Yashrut 'Game Changer' Leadership Award.

Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz and Baker’s Boulangerie and Patisserie owner Lior Glickman sign the ‘trust alliance’ certification.

Tzohar election initiative calls on politicians to honor their rivals

Tzohar released a document calling for "elections held in pure spirit" in which signers pledge not to involve family members of other politicians when they confront them.

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid signs Tzohar document calling for elections in pure spirit

Party leaders vow integrity and honesty in campaign

The resolution states that "this period should be defined by ideals of moral behavior."

Yes Atid Party Leader Yair Lapid signs a vow of integrity and honesty ahead of the coming campaign with Rabbi David Stav, 2019.