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Ongoing Story· Day 4

Memorial Event Marks 13 Years Since Passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

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Kikar HaShabbatCulture

Thousands Gather in Bnei Brak for Memorial Feast of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

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Hebrew · Sole source

Thousands of Bnei Brak residents attended a memorial feast on Tuesday evening to mark the 13th anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. The event celebrated the memory of the former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel. Speakers highlighted his contributions and legacy. Noam Eliyahu documented the gathering.

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  • Thousands gathered in Bnei Brak for a memorial feast for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.
  • The event marked the 13th anniversary of the passing of the former Sephardic Chief Rabbi.
  • Speakers honored Rabbi Yosef's memory and his impact.
  • The gathering took place on Tuesday evening.
  • Noam Eliyahu provided documentation of the event.

Thousands of residents of Bnei Brak gathered on Tuesday evening for a memorial feast commemorating the 13th anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel. The event, a "hilula" (celebration of a righteous person's passing), was held to honor his memory.

Speakers at the gathering recalled Rabbi Yosef's legacy, emphasizing his role in illuminating the land and its inhabitants with divine mercy. Reporter Noam Eliyahu provided documentation of the event, which was attended by a large crowd.

Kikar HaShabbatHaredi · Bnei Brak

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