Eilat Mourns Former Chief Rabbi Moshe Hadaya, Who Died at 91
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Former Chief Rabbi of Eilat, Rabbi Moshe Hadaya, died at 91 after serving the city for 70 years. Mayor Eli Lankri mourned him as Eilat's spiritual father and a unifying figure. Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar praised Hadaya's extensive Torah knowledge and dedication to establishing religious institutions. Hadaya, a descendant of a prominent rabbinical family, worked to build synagogues, ritual baths, and strengthen kashrut supervision in Eilat since 1956. His son, Rabbi Yair Hadaya, now serves as the city's Chief Rabbi.
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- Former Chief Rabbi of Eilat, Rabbi Moshe Hadaya, died at age 91.
- Hadaya served as Eilat's Sephardic Chief Rabbi for 70 years, starting in 1956.
- Mayor Eli Lankri called Hadaya the city's spiritual father and a unifying figure.
- Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar praised Hadaya's Torah knowledge and community building.
- Hadaya established religious institutions, including synagogues and ritual baths.
- His son, Rabbi Yair Hadaya, is the current Chief Rabbi of Eilat.
The former Chief Rabbi of Eilat, Rabbi Moshe Hadaya, passed away during Shabbat at the age of 91. The current Mayor of Eilat, Eli Lankri, announced his death, describing Hadaya as the city's spiritual father and a central figure who accompanied Eilat for seven decades.
Lankri lauded Hadaya as a spiritual beacon, a pillar of Torah, a halachic decisor, and a leader from a distinguished rabbinical dynasty who witnessed and guided Eilat's growth from its early days. He emphasized Hadaya's ability to connect with all residents, religious and secular alike, making them feel like his children.
The Chief Rabbi of Israel, Kalman Bar, eulogized Hadaya, noting his vast knowledge across all Torah disciplines, his welcoming demeanor, and his dedication to establishing Torah institutions, synagogues, and ritual baths. Bar also highlighted Hadaya's role in maintaining a meticulous kashrut system for the city's residents and visitors.
Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaya served as Eilat's Sephardic Chief Rabbi for 70 years, beginning in 1956. He was a descendant of prominent rabbis from Aleppo and Jerusalem, including his grandfather, the Kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Hadaya. Throughout his tenure, he worked tirelessly to build religious infrastructure, strengthen kashrut supervision, uphold the sanctity of Shabbat, and spread Torah and Judaism in Eilat and its surroundings. His son, Rabbi Yair Hadaya, has been elected to continue his father's legacy as the current Chief Rabbi of Eilat.
