
Welcome to the
Torah Ombudsman Initiative
תורת האומבודסמן – יוזמה לאחריות אתית על פי התורה
In the spirit of the Torah’s command:
“You shall not hate your brother in your heart; you shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.” (Leviticus 19:17)
and
“You shall appoint judges and officers… and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment. You shall not pervert justice…” (Deuteronomy 16:18-19)
We stand at a moment when corruption, nepotism, and power struggles among leaders block the path to teshuva, restored judges, and geula. Yet the Torah calls us to act with righteousness—not through chaos, but through illumination, truth, and accountability.
This independent initiative seeks to create a Torah Ombudsman—a transparent, halachically guided body to receive reports of ethical concerns in religious institutions, public funding, and leadership. It promotes tochachah (constructive rebuke), protects the vulnerable, and demands merit-based integrity over familial or factional ties.
We draw inspiration from humble leaders of integrity, such as those associated with Tzohar Rabbinical Organization—including Rabbi Yuval Cherlow (Rosh Yeshiva, Director of Tzohar’s Center for Jewish Ethics, and a voice for public halachic ethics) and Rabbi David Stav (Chairman of Tzohar and Chief Rabbi of Shoham, dedicated to bridging divides with moral clarity).
Our Mission
- To provide a safe, anonymous channel for reporting concerns about ethical lapses, misuse of public/religious funds, or abuses of power.
- To handle submissions privately, starting with internal tochachah where possible, and escalating responsibly per halacha (prioritizing pikuach nefesh and justice).
- To foster a culture where we fear Hashem more than man, following the zeal of Pinchas without violence.
- To support the restoration of judges “as at first” through transparency and teshuva.
This is a grassroots effort—outside political influence—built by concerned individuals for klal Yisrael. We invite you to submit a report below, learn more, or reach out to help convene a council of respected rabbis.
“Justice, justice shall you pursue.” (Deuteronomy 16:20) Let us illuminate the shadows together. Geula begins with righteous action—today.
