Chief Rabbi Weeps Recalling Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Torah Depth
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Hundreds of scholars attended a study session in Modi'in Illit commemorating Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar spoke emotionally about Rabbi Yosef's Torah scholarship and their friendship, weeping as he recalled his passing. The event also launched a new initiative to study Rabbi Yosef's works with exams and prizes.
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- Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar wept while recalling the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef during a study session.
- Hundreds of scholars gathered in Modi'in Illit for a five-hour study session on Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's teachings.
- Rabbi Amar described Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Torah depth as rare and his grasp as incredibly fast.
- A new initiative was announced to promote weekly study of Rabbi Yosef's works with exams and prizes.
- The event marked the 13th anniversary of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's passing.
Hundreds of scholars gathered in Modi'in Illit for a five-hour study session dedicated to the teachings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a prominent Sephardic rabbi, ahead of the 13th anniversary of his passing. The event, held at the "Zichron Gabriel" synagogue, was organized by the "Mamlacht Torat Rabbeinu Ovadia" yeshiva, led by Rabbi Daniel Cohen.
Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar, the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, was a featured speaker. He shared personal memories of his deep friendship with Rabbi Yosef, highlighting his immense diligence from a young age and his unwavering commitment to Jewish law. Rabbi Amar described Rabbi Yosef's profound understanding of Torah, stating, "His depth of Torah was rare, it was impossible to study with him in a study group due to his vast scope and quick grasp."
Rabbi Amar urged students to utilize the winter months for Torah study, suggesting they complete one volume of Rabbi Yosef's works on Shabbat laws each month. A particularly emotional moment occurred when Rabbi Amar discussed the sixth volume of the "Chazon Ovadia" series on Shabbat laws. He noted that the book was incomplete because Rabbi Yosef passed away while writing it, causing Rabbi Amar to break down in tears and lament, "We have no more great leaders in this orphaned generation!"
To further promote Torah study, Rabbi Amar announced a new initiative: weekly study sessions on Rabbi Yosef's teachings with periodic exams through the "Nedarim Plus" system, alongside weekly raffles for books and cash prizes.
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