Ariel Seminars are a unique forum, where Israeli Rabbis clarify questions and issues on the agenda of the spiritual leaders of Israel.
The project is successfully managed by Rabbi David Shapira, Rabbi of Beit Hakerem – Yefe Nof in Jerusalem. Twice a year, in the winter and summer, about 200 rabbis from all over Israel gather for four days of discussion, revitalization, study and clarification of topical questions.This framework is the only one in the country that maintains seminars for all public rabbis, with a wide range of opinions and views. Every meeting is also attended by the Chief Rabbis of Israel, past and present, as well as senior rabbis in Israel’s cities
Here are some of the varied issues dealt with during the conference:
- Obligation to obey orders and laws according to the Torah
- A nation, army and state in accordance with the Torah
- War and peace in the Jewish heritage
- The right and obligation to save, defend and attack
- Social justice in accordance with the Torah
- Absorbing Ethiopian immigrants
- The battle against traffic accidents
- Violence in society
- Violence in society
- Rabbis as a bridge to the Diaspora
- Between Halacha and democracy