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Ongoing Story· Day 4

Memorial Event Marks 13 Years Since Passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

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Chief Rabbi David Yosef Visits Father's Grave on Anniversary

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On the anniversary of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's passing, his son, Chief Rabbi David Yosef, visited his father's grave in Jerusalem's Sanhedria Cemetery. He prayed for divine mercy and the annulment of decrees. Tens of thousands of worshippers also visited the site throughout the night, with significant police and security presence.

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  • Chief Rabbi David Yosef visited his father Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's grave on the anniversary of his passing.
  • The visit took place at the Sanhedria Cemetery in Jerusalem shortly after midnight.
  • Tens of thousands of worshippers also visited the grave site throughout the night.
  • Rabbi David Yosef prayed for mercy and the annulment of decrees.
  • Large police and security forces were deployed to manage the crowds.

During the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, on the anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, his son, First to Zion and Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi David Yosef, visited the Sanhedria Cemetery in Jerusalem. Rabbi David Yosef, who also presides over the Great Rabbinical Court, arrived at his father's tomb shortly after midnight. He offered prayers for the annulment of decrees and for abundant heavenly mercy for the public and individuals.

Concurrently, tens of thousands of worshippers from across the country flocked to the Sanhedria Cemetery throughout the night to visit the holy site, light candles, and pray for salvation and mercy on the anniversary of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's passing. Large police and security forces were present to ensure the safe arrival of the masses.

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