The IRF is pleased to announce that Rabbi Yair Silverman, Rabbi of Moed in Zichron Yaacov, will be assuming the role of Giyur Coordinator for the IRF.

The International Rabbinic Fellowship joins with the whole House of Israel in mourning the great sage, posek and Chief Rabbi of Israel, Chacham Hagaon Rav Ovadia Yosef, zt"l.

In light of the recent spirited and important discussions in the community, the International Rabbinic Fellowship takes this opportunity to reaffirm its unwavering commitment to the principle of Torah Min Hashamyim within the parameters outlined by classical Rishonim, Aharonim and contemporary Orthodox rabbinic scholars.

The International Rabbinic Fellowship, representing 150 Orthodox rabbis, publicly reaffirms its admiration and affection for Rabbi David Stav, who has come under malicious attack during the last several months, and in particular over the past number of days.

The International Rabbinic Fellowship joins with the rest of the Jewish world in mourning the loss of Rabbi Yehoshua Neuwirth zt"l in Israel this week. R, Neuwirth was a leading halakhic decisor and prominent disciple of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach zt"l, one of the preeminent rabbinic authorities of the twentieth century.

The International Rabbinic Fellowship (IRF) extends its congratulations and good wishes to the first three graduates of Yeshivat Maharat. We wish these talented women success and berakhah in their work on behalf of klal yisrael.