Shlomo Amar

Venezuelan Jews ‘accept’ Israel’s recognition of opposition leader, chief rabbi says

The Jewish community had been adhering to strict neutrality about the unrest in their country.

Liberal Jews picket Paris synagogue hosting Jerusalem chief rabbi

The protest against Shlomo Amar underlined growing divisions among French Jews.

Spain naturalizes 220 Sephardim, including Jerusalem’s chief rabbi

Shlomlo Amar's office said he received the nationality without asking for it in recognition of his work for descendants of Jews who were persecuted in Iberia.

Israel

To celebrate Purim with Jerusalem, neighborhood links to capital with trailer homes

Israel

Jerusalem elects two chief rabbis

Global

Spanish hotel built on 15th century synagogue opens new shul

Israel

‘Lost’ Indian Jews coming to Israel despite skepticism over ties to faith

Israel

Sephardic Chief Rabbi Amar rules against bug-free vegetables

Israel

Express dissent over military service with love, Peres and Amar say

Israel

Israel’s Chief Rabbinate facing new wave of criticism and calls for change

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