Ashdod Religious Council Chairman Honored by Visiting Rabbis
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Prominent Sephardic rabbis visited Ashdod Religious Council Chairman Ovadia Dahan to honor his work, especially the renovation and construction of local mikvahs. The event highlighted Dahan's extensive efforts in enhancing religious services and purity facilities in the city.
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- Rabbis honored Ovadia Dahan for his work on Ashdod's mikvahs.
- Extensive renovations and new mikvahs were completed in several city areas.
- A new Beit Din and halachic hotline were recently established.
- Visiting rabbis praised Dahan's dedication and leadership.
- The event emphasized unity among the Sephardic rabbinate.
A group of prominent Sephardic rabbis visited the Sukkah of Ovadia Dahan, Chairman of the Ashdod Religious Council, to express appreciation for his work, particularly in establishing and renovating the city's mikvahs (ritual baths). Among the visitors was Rabbi Meir Cohen, President of the Union of Community Rabbis. Dahan presented details on the extensive renovations and new constructions of mikvahs across the city, including the complete rebuilding of two mikvahs in areas Yod-Gimel and Yod-Tet, featuring new pools, underfloor heating, and modern amenities. A new mikvah was also constructed in area Vav. These projects were undertaken with the guidance of Rabbi Chaim Shimon Pinto. Dahan also highlighted the recent opening of the "Beit Din Kehilot Ashdod" rabbinical court and Beit Hora'ah, offering daily services and legal consultations, alongside a telephone hotline for halachic inquiries. The council also operates a marriage registration office and a Beit Din with three panels of judges. During the gathering, Rabbi Cohen praised Dahan's dedication and commitment to religious services, noting his deep knowledge and investment in the community. Other rabbis, including Pinchas Krispin, Shimon Yohai Yifrach, Meir Mograbi, and Yair Aberjel, also delivered divrei Torah (words of Torah) and blessings, emphasizing Dahan's contributions to Jewish purity and Torah study in Ashdod. Rabbi Mordechai Amar, Chief Rabbi of Epini, France, expressed his joy at seeing the unity among the Sephardic rabbis. Dahan thanked the rabbis for their support and encouraged them to further promote the Beit Din and the young halachic authorities in the city. He also acknowledged the cooperation of Yehuda Avidan, CEO of the Ministry for Religious Services, and Mayor Yechiel Lasri.
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