Ayal Karim
Ayal Karim is the Chief Military Rabbi of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), holding the rank of Brigadier General. He is responsible for overseeing religious affairs within the military, including the observance of kosher laws and the spiritual welfare of soldiers. Recently, he has been in the news for clarifying the IDF's policies regarding the presence of chametz (leavened bread) in military bases during Passover, following directives from the Israeli Supreme Court to ensure compliance with both religious practices and soldiers' rights.
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Ayal Karim entered the Gaza Strip with military rabbinical teams to receive the fallen soldier.
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Ayal Karim is the chief military rabbi who conducted a situation assessment ahead of Passover to align the implementation of orders.
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