Senior prison officials gathered today for the seventh night of Chanukah, with Israel Prison Services (IPS) Commissioner Kobi Yacobi leading the candle-lighting ceremony alongside Chief Rabbi of Israel Kalman Bar.
Speaking at the event, Commissioner Yacobi drew parallels between the Maccabees' spirit and modern prison officers' dedication to maintaining order in challenging conditions. IPS Chief Rabbi Eyal Salman emphasized the balance between authority and rehabilitation in prison management.
Chief Rabbi Bar commended prison staff for their service in Israel's most demanding facilities, highlighting their daily contribution to national security.
The ceremony also marked the launch of the IPS rabbinate's first collection of religious law essays addressing prison-specific challenges. Rabbi Bar praised the publication for its contribution to religious discourse on correctional issues.
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