Chief Rabbi Aryeh Stern

Former Jerusalem chief rabbi Aryeh Stern dies at 81

Former Jerusalem chief Rabbi Aryeh Stern, known for promoting unity and religious Zionism, died at age 81, drawing tributes from Israeli leaders.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Aryeh Stern
Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem Aryeh Stern visiting parents of Iyad al-Halak who was killed on Saturday by border police

Jerusalem chief rabbi visits parents of slain Iyad al-Halak

Rabbi Aryeh Stern expressed his pain over killing of special needs man by border police, tells parents he was bringing ' message of peace and reconciliation.'

|ByJEREMY SHARON
MARCHERS TAKE part in the Jerusalem Pride Parade this past Sunday, as a sign in the background proclaims ‘I have no other land'

Jerusalem chief rabbi demands no pride flags be waved at Gay Parade

"I trust you to act wisely to remove this disgrace from us, especially now in these holy days between Jerusalem Day and Shavuot," the letter stated.

|ByGADI DEUTSCH/ MAARIV