International Rabbinic Fellowship (IRF)

02/27/2026

The IRF is strongly opposed to the proposed legislation brought forth by members of the Israeli government coalition to give control of the non-Oethodox prayer space next to the Kotel to the Chief Rabbinate.

We have been long time supporters of the Kotel Comptomise, and remain so.

Read our full statement below or at the link in the comments.

02/12/2025

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07/15/2024

https://www.internationalrabbinicfellowship.org/news/irf-rejects-extreme-rhetoric-surrounding-haredi-draft-issue

The International Rabbinic Fellowship rarely wades into political and religious controversies in Israel, as most of our members reside in the Diaspora.

03/08/2024

10/03/2023

https://www.internationalrabbinicfellowship.org/news/irf-mourns-the-passing-of-dr.-alice-shalvi-z%22l

The International Rabbinic Fellowship mourns the loss of Dr. Alice Shalvi z"l.

04/14/2023

https://www.internationalrabbinicfellowship.org/news/irf-expresses-solidarity-with-the-people-and-state-of-israel

04/14/2023

https://www.internationalrabbinicfellowship.org/news/irf-expresses-solidarity-with-the-people-and-state-of-israel

The IRF reaffirms its solidarity and support for the people and State of Israel during this recent difficult wave of terrorism directed at Israeli civilians that has snuffed out the lives of innocent men, women and children in the last four months.

03/29/2023

https://www.internationalrabbinicfellowship.org/news/irf-mourns-the-passing-of-professor-amnon-shapira-z%22l

The International Rabbinic Fellowship mourns the passing of Professor Amnon Shapira z"l, a leading religious-Zionist thinker and activist at the age of 88.

01/20/2023

The International Rabbinic Fellowship mourns the passing of Rabbi Moshe Kahn, z"l, a gentle giant of Torah and leadership in the area of higher women's Torah education, as well as Talmud education for Baalei Teshuva.

01/01/2023

"The International Rabbinic Fellowship strongly condemns the vitriolic rhetoric and disdain directed at incoming Knesset Speaker, Amir Ohana and the LGBTQ+ community, by Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, Shlomo Amar, and senior Rabbi Meir Mazoz."

The International Rabbinic Fellowship strongly condemns the vitriolic rhetoric and disdain directed at incoming Knesset Speaker, Amir Ohana and the LGBTQ+ community, by Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, Shlomo Amar, and senior Rabbi Meir Mazoz.

12/31/2022

https://www.internationalrabbinicfellowship.org/news/irf-mourns-the-passing-of-rabbi-chaim-druckman%2C-z%22l

The International Rabbinic Fellowship mourns the passing of Rabbi Chaim Druckman z"l, a leading educator and spiritual guide of the national-religious community for more than half a century.

09/07/2022

The International Rabbinic Fellowship, a membership organization of several hundred Orthodox rabbis, communal scholars, clergy and educators, affirms that LGBTQ+ Jews are treasured and beloved members of our schools, shuls, and families. We daven and learn Torah together and share Shabbat and Yom Tov tables. As our community reinforces our eternal commitment to Torah and Mitzvot we do so with those who identify as indispensable members.

People who identify as LGBTQ+ are members of every contemporary Orthodox community. It is our responsibility and opportunity as leaders to include, recognize, and support them in their pursuit of Torah and Mitzvot, which will help LGBTQ+ individuals remain an active part of the Orthodox community and feel a sense of full belonging.

https://www.internationalrabbinicfellowship.org/news/irf-expresses-its-support-for-lgbt-members-of-our-community