Rabbi Avihud Schwartz Selected to Head IDF Rabbinical Department

Rabbi Avihud “Udi” Schwartz, a lieutenant colonel, has been selected to lead the Rabbinical Department in the Israel Defense Forces’ Personnel Directorate and will be promoted to colonel. The selection was made during an appointments discussion chaired by the Chief of Staff. Schwartz has served as the Air Force’s rabbi and previously headed the Halakha Branch. Aviran Damri was also selected to serve as chief of staff of the Military Rabbinate, with promotion to colonel.