List of Chief Military Rabbis facts for kids
This article is a list of the people who have served as the Chief Military Rabbi of Israel. This important role is like being the main spiritual leader for the entire Israel Defense Forces (IDF), which is Israel's army. The Chief Military Rabbi leads a special department called the Military Rabbinate. This department makes sure that soldiers can practice their religion and receive spiritual support while serving their country. The person in this role also holds a high military rank, similar to a brigadier general.
What is the Military Rabbinate?
The Military Rabbinate is a special unit within the Israel Defense Forces. Its main job is to provide religious services for all soldiers. This includes things like making sure there are kosher food options, providing prayer services, and helping soldiers observe Jewish holidays. They also offer moral and spiritual guidance to soldiers and commanders.
Leaders of the Military Rabbinate
Here is a list of the people who have held the important position of Chief Military Rabbi:
- Shlomo Goren (1948–1968)
- Mordechai Peron (1968–1977)
- Gad Navon (1977–2000)
- Yisrael Weiss (2000–2006)
- Avichai Rontzki (2006–2010)
- Rafi Peretz (2010–2016)
- Eyal Karim (2016–present)
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