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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 Prays at Father's Grave During Annual Memorial

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Hebrew · Sole source

Chief Rabbi David Yosef visited the Sanhedria cemetery after midnight to pray at his father Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's grave during the annual memorial. Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the site for the commemoration. The event honors Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a prominent religious figure.

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  • Chief Rabbi David Yosef prayed at his father Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's grave in Sanhedria cemetery.
  • The visit occurred after midnight during the annual memorial anniversary.
  • Tens of thousands of people are flocking to the site for the commemoration.
  • The event is known as the Hilula of the Posek HaDor.

The First to Zion and Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef, visited the Sanhedria cemetery after midnight to pray at the tomb of his father, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, on the occasion of his memorial anniversary. Tens of thousands of people are flocking to the site for the annual commemoration.

The memorial, known as the "Hilula of the Posek HaDor" (anniversary of the decisor of the generation), is a significant event for many in the religious community, drawing large crowds to pay respects and pray at the grave of the revered Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

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