Shas to Hold Mass Gathering at Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Grave After Jerusalem Event Canceled
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Shas is organizing a large gathering of about 100,000 worshippers at Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's grave in Jerusalem after a planned "Hilula" event at Binyanei Ha'uma was canceled by the Supreme Court. The pilgrimage, expected to draw crowds from across Israel, will take place from Tuesday evening to Thursday. Hundreds of other smaller events are also planned nationwide.
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- Around 100,000 worshippers are expected at Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's grave after a Jerusalem event was canceled.
- The Supreme Court and former Attorney General approved the cancellation of the Binyanei Ha'uma event.
- The pilgrimage at the Sanhedria cemetery will run from Tuesday evening through Thursday.
- Buses will depart from 70 cities, and public transport will be increased for the event.
- Hundreds of smaller "Hilula" events are planned across Israel.
- A Shas official criticized the court and former Attorney General for the cancellation.
The annual "Hilula" (commemoration) event for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef at the Binyanei Ha'uma convention center in Jerusalem has been canceled following a directive from the former Attorney General and a Supreme Court decision. In response, the Shas party is organizing a large gathering at the late rabbi's grave in the Sanhedria cemetery in Jerusalem, expecting approximately 100,000 worshippers.
The pilgrimage is scheduled to begin on Tuesday evening, the eve of the 3rd of Cheshvan, and continue through Thursday. To accommodate the expected crowds, buses will depart from around 70 cities across Israel, and public transportation routes to the cemetery will be increased. Large tents for prayer and refreshments will be set up at the site, with dozens of ushers and security personnel directing attendees. Access will be from the intersection of Eshkol Boulevard and Etz Chafetz Street, while Bluvstein Street will be exit-only.
Simultaneously, hundreds of smaller "Hilula" events in memory of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef are anticipated to take place throughout the country. A Shas official criticized the Supreme Court and the former Attorney General for canceling the Binyanei Ha'uma event, stating, "The legacy of Maran is alive and well, his light will never be extinguished."
