Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Daughter Joins Political Party, Sparking Controversy

Yishai Cohen, a commentator for Kikar HaShabbat, criticized the political involvement of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's daughters on Channel 12 news. Cohen specifically addressed Adina Bar Shalom's decision to join Gadi Eisenkot's 'Yisrael' party and a joint interview given by Bar Shalom and her sister, Rivka Chikotai. Cohen asserted that the teachings and statements of the late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, particularly in his final months, directly contradict the positions expressed by his daughters. He stated that while the daughters are free to hold their own views, they cannot claim to represent a new interpretation of their father's legacy. Cohen emphasized that anyone familiar with Rabbi Yosef's extensive writings and public addresses would recognize the stark opposition between his known stances and those presented by his daughters in the interview. He concluded by saying that they cannot invent a new version of Rabbi Yosef.