David Stav

A friendlier Judaism will enable greater Israeli unity - opinion

Nearly 75 years after Israel's miraculous independence was declared, we are forced to admit that much remains to be achieved in the quest of achieving a united Jewish society.

|ByDAVID STAV
WHEN DID the blowing of the shofar become a divisive element of Israeli society?
Rabbi David Stav

‘Restore faith of the Jewish people in the Diaspora in Israel’ says Rabbi Stav

'Reform movement and others lost correct balance between desire to repair the world and practical mitzvot designed to strengthen national identity’ says rabbi.

|ByJEREMY SHARON
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Tzohar: Stav’s loss in run for chief rabbi has silver lining

Organization rejects criticism that campaign wasted money, says larger objective of restoring positive Jewish atmosphere attained.

|ByGIL STERN STERN HOFFMAN
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Haredim Yosef and Lau elected chief rabbis of Israel

Shas, UTJ mark victory over religious Zionism and Bayit Yehudi; Lau, Yosef are sons of former chief rabbis.

|ByGIL STERN STERN HOFFMAN

Orthodox leader: Conversion bill good for Jews

Tzohar head: Opposition to legislation is misguided and plays into hands of Haredi leadership.

JULY 20, 2010ByJONAH MANDEL
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Margi looks to religious councils to strengthen base

Minister forced to back down on plan for religious council in Shoham, which would have stengthened Shas influence in the town.

JANUARY 23, 2010ByMATTHEW WAGNER
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Margi looks to religious councils to strengthen base

Minister forced to back down on plan for religious council in Shoham, which would have stengthened Shas influence in the town.

JANUARY 18, 2010ByMATTHEW WAGNER
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