Central Ceremony in Lod Marks 13 Years Since Passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
A memorial ceremony was held in Lod to mark 13 years since the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. The event was attended by prominent rabbis, including Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, and city officials. Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef spoke about his father's legacy and dedication to spreading Torah. The ceremony drew a large crowd to the synagogue.
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- A memorial ceremony was held in Lod for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef on the 13th anniversary of his passing.
- The event was attended by prominent rabbis, including Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef and Rabbi Shimon Meir Biton.
- City officials, including Mayor Yair Revivo, also participated in the ceremony.
- Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef lit a candle and spoke about his father's legacy.
- The ceremony took place in a packed synagogue in Lod.
A central memorial ceremony was held in Lod to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, known as Maran. The event was led by prominent rabbis, including the First of the Sages of Zion, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Haga Rabbi Nissim Ben Shimon, and the Chief Rabbi of Lod, Rabbi Shimon Meir Biton, along with other community rabbis and public figures.
City officials also attended, including Deputy Mayor Benny Sitalkil, Mayor Yair Revivo, Deputy Mayor Reuven Lankri, Chairman of the Religious Council Rabbi Nissim Ezra, and Director of the Haredi Culture Department Moshe Ben Yosef. A large crowd filled the synagogue and adjacent rooms.
During the ceremony, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef lit a candle in memory of his father, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. He then delivered a central address, emphasizing his father's legacy and teachings. He spoke about Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's dedication to spreading Torah, even traveling to all parts of the country in his youth when attendance was sparse, all to encourage people to send their children to Torah schools.
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