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David Stav Named Co-Chief of Ohr Torah Stone
Rabbi Shlomo Riskin reportedly has named a potential successor for his Modern Orthodox educational network Ohr Torah Stone.
Chief Rabbi Candidate David Stav Lashes Back at Ultra-Orthodox
David Stav has based his campaign to become Israel’s next Ashkenazi chief rabbi on a message of inclusion, friendliness and tolerance.
David Stav Gets Support From Rabbinical Council of America After 'Wicked Man' Attack
The Rabbinical Council of America offered its support to Israeli chief rabbi candidate David Stav after he was harassed at a wedding and labeled “a wicked man” by Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.
Unholy Alliances Grow in Israel Chief Rabbi Fight
Heading the agenda was the election of Israel’s new chief rabbis, slated for next month (the election is carried out among a large group of rabbis and public representatives). Two private bills related to this issue will soon be submitted to the Knesset.
Stakes for Chief Rabbi: Marriage, Converts, Peace
That fight over the post of Israeli chief rabbi is more than meets the eye. It will affect marriage and conversion. And it even has powerful implications for the peace process.
Fierce Dissent Erupts Over Israel Chief Rabbi Post
Members of the right wing Jewish Home party are split over who to support in the race for Chief Rabbinate, with party leader Naftali Bennett strongly in favor of Rabbi David Stav, a founder of the religious Zionist organization, Tzohar.
Israelis Chafe Under Orthodox Grip on Marriage, Divorce and Conversion
To get married in Israel, Dima Motel had to bring his family photo album and two of his ancestors’ birth certificates to a rabbinical court.
David Stav Aims To Oust Haredim From Israeli Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Post
Israel’s Haredim have already been excluded from the new government. If David Stav gets his way, they will no longer control the rabbinate, either.
Israel's Other Impending Election
David Stav’s candidacy for chief rabbi is based on his promise to be inclusive, accommodating and liberal. Unfortunately, it is just an illusion.