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Fringe rabbis recruit Jewish clergy to lobby against US military aid to Israel, halt weapons sales

The coalition, called 'Rabbis for Block the Bombs, ' launched publicly on 23 August and so far has 92 signatories.

Demonstrators from the group Jewish Voice for Peace hold an emergency Passover Seder outside of ICE headquarters on April 14, 2025 in New York City. The group is calling for freedom for Palestine, the release of Mahmoud Khalil, and to protest President Trump.
Blowing shofar in Jerusalem's Nahlaot neighborhood

Grapevine: Nahlaot journeys

National Missions Minister Orit Strock seen at a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Netanyahu denies request that annual Elul prayer be held in Gaza Strip, Minister Strock says

Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, during a weekly teaching at the Yazdim synagogue in Jerusalem, on June 7, 2025.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef to lead Shas, participate in launch conference with Deri's approval - report


Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ legacy: Inside the new Chumash with Jessica Sacks

Discover how Rabbi Sacks connected Jewish tradition with modern culture and why his teachings resonate across religious and secular divides.

JPost sits down with Jessica Sacks.

Rabbi Berel Wein: A rabbi for all ages and sages - opinion

‘It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life.’ – Nina Simone

ONE OF Rabbi Wein’s history tapes.

Remembering Rabbi Berel Wein: A beloved Jewish storyteller - opinion

Working side by side with Rabbi Wein to reimagine his book ‘Triumph of Survival’ - and the insights that stayed with me.

RABBI BEREL WEIN, z”l, director, The Destiny Foundation; with Ashley Lazarus, film director, Destiny Films.

Yosef Blau, author of Orthodox rabbis’ letter calling out Israel, responds to critics - interview

Rabbi Yosef Blau urges moral clarity in Israel’s response to Gaza, advocating for responsibility in addressing hunger and violence, despite critics within Orthodox circles.

Rabbi Yosef Blau, former spiritual adviser at Yeshiva University, addresses members of Smol Emuni, an organization of liberal observant Jews, in a video shown at their conference in March, 2025.

Orthodox critics of Israel abroad speak with the rhetoric of NGOs, not Torah - opinion

A recent rabbinic statement condemning Israel’s war conduct misrepresents Orthodox values and ignores the realities faced by Israelis under fire.

An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish youngster walks past a wall displaying posters of hostages, most of whom were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, in Stamford Hill, London, March 24, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: Gaza City takeover plan, Ashkelon car explosion

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

An Israeli armoured personnel carrier (APC) manoeuvres on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, Israel August 19, 2025.

Dozens of Modern Orthodox rabbis call for ‘moral clarity’ in the face of Gaza humanitarian crisis

“Orthodox Jewry, as some of Israel’s most devoted supporters, bears a unique moral responsibility,” the letter says. “Judaism’s vision of justice and compassion extends to all human beings."

Palestinians run towards airdropped aid packages, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, August 19, 2025

Jewish scholar, historian, and leader Rabbi Berel Wein dies at 91

Rabbi Berel Wein's impact on the Jewish world blossomed not only from his films, books, and audio lectures, but also the founding and leadership of institutions.

‘JEWISH HISTORY is the key to faith and belief,’ opines Wein.

Three firebombs hurled at Russian synagogue for second arson attack this year

The previous July 10, 2024, attack saw vandals set fire to the synagogue's electrical box

In second arson attack in year, three firebombs hurled at Russian synagogue.

Conservative rabbi resigns from movement after facing punishment for performing intermarriages

The third-generation Conservative rabbi resigned, stating he believes helping Jews who marry outside their religion is part of a rabbi’s duty to bless and embrace all.

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