Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Weeps for Lost Generation at Event
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
The event featured lectures by Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Jerusalem's Chief Amar, who became emotional discussing Rabbi Yosef's legacy and the perceived lack of great scholars today. The gathering also announced new study initiatives and celebrated the establishment of a separate kollel named after Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron.
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- Jerusalem's Chief Amar became emotional, lamenting the lack of great scholars in the current generation.
- A new kollel for ordination, named after Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron, was also mentioned.
- The event was held ahead of the 13th anniversary of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's passing.
The event, organized by the 'Mamlachat Torat Rabbeinu Ovadia' Kollel led by Rabbi Daniel Cohen, focused on Rabbi Yosef's contributions and teachings.
Rabbi Cohen opened the gathering, emphasizing Rabbi Yosef's significant impact and his role in elevating the Western Wall. He spoke about his close friendship with Rabbi Yosef, recalling his diligence in his youth and his steadfastness in upholding Jewish traditions.
He then delivered a lecture on the laws of Shmita and Yovel, explaining Maimonides' interpretations.
He noted that the sixth volume was relatively short because Rabbi Yosef passed away during its writing. This reflection led Rabbi Amar to break down in tears, lamenting the lack of "greats" in the current "orphaned generation."
The event concluded with a prayer for the community and thanks to donors who contributed tens of thousands of shekels. The article also mentions the establishment of the 'Binyan Eliyahu' Kollel for ordination last August, named in memory of the late Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron, which currently has about 20 scholars. This kollel was inaugurated at the home of Rabbi Bakshi-Doron, with the current Sephardic Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, in attendance, along with other local rabbis and community leaders.
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