Eilat's Chief Rabbi Moshe Hadaya Dies at 91 After 70 Years of Service
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaya, the Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Eilat for 70 years, died Saturday at age 91. He was known for his dedication to Torah study and religious observance in the city. His son, Rabbi Yair Hadaya, will succeed him. The Shas movement mourned his passing and extended condolences to his family and the residents of Eilat.
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- Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaya, Eilat's Chief Sephardic Rabbi for 70 years, died Saturday at 91.
- He was a descendant of prominent scholars and grandson of kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Hadaya.
- Rabbi Hadaya founded synagogues, ritual baths, and strengthened kashrut and Shabbat observance.
- His son, Rabbi Yair Hadaya, will continue his work as the city's rabbi.
- The Shas movement praised his leadership and extended condolences to his family and Eilat residents.
Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaya, who served as the Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Eilat for 70 years, passed away on Saturday at the age of 91. Rabbi Hadaya was a descendant of prominent scholars from Aleppo and Jerusalem and the grandson of the kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Hadaya. He dedicated his life to Torah study and strengthening religious observance in Eilat.
Appointed rabbi in 1956, Rabbi Hadaya worked for decades to establish synagogues and ritual baths, bolster the kashrut system, uphold the sanctity of Shabbat, and spread Torah and Judaism in the city. The Shas movement described him as a model rabbi whose wisdom, humility, and warmth drew people closer to God, combining steadfast adherence to Halakha with a love for all Jews.
Shas noted that Rabbi Hadaya was succeeded by his son, Rabbi Yair Hadaya, who will continue his life's work. The movement, led by Rabbi Arieh Deri, extended condolences to the family, students, and residents of Eilat, who have lost their spiritual leader.
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