Avichai Rontzki date of birth:

October 10, 1951

How old is Avichai Rontzki?

73

Where was Avichai Rontzki born?

Haifa, Israel

Avichai Rontzki body shape:

Average

What color are Avichai Rontzki's eyes?

Hazel

What color is Avichai Rontzki's hair?

Salt and Pepper

Is Avichai Rontzki gay or straight?

Straight

What religion is Avichai Rontzki?

Jewish

What is Avichai Rontzki's ethnicity?

White

What is Avichai Rontzki nationality?

Israeli

What is Avichai Rontzki's occupation?

Military man

Short Biography

Avichai Rontzki (Hebrew: אביחי רונצקי‎), born October 10, 1951, is the former Chief Military Rabbi of the Israel Defense Forces. He served in the position from 2006 to 2010, with a rank of Brigadier General. His predecessor in that position was Rabbi Israel Weiss. Rontzki is also the rosh yeshiva of the Hesder Yeshiva in the West Bank settlement Itamar. His four years in office have led to several controversies. Some of his statements have upset not only secular Israelis, but have led many organizations outside of Israel to accuse him of inciting terrorism.