Former Rabbinate Director-General Critically Injured After Concrete Beam Falls
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Yehuda Cohen, former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, was critically injured when a concrete beam fell on him during home renovations. He is hospitalized in serious condition, sedated and on a respirator, prompting calls for public prayer from his family and senior rabbis, including Chief Rabbis David Yosef and Kelman Meir Bar. Cohen has a long history of public service, including leading local councils and serving in various religious and administrative roles before his tenure at the Chief Rabbinate.
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- Yehuda Cohen, former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate, is critically injured after a concrete beam fell on him.
- Cohen is hospitalized in serious condition, sedated and on a respirator, at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center.
- Senior rabbis, including David Yosef and Kelman Meir Bar, have called for public prayers for Cohen's recovery.
- The accident occurred during renovation work at the home of Cohen's children.
- Cohen previously served as head of the Elkana local council and held various public service positions.
Yehuda Cohen, the former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, is in very serious condition after a concrete beam fell on him during renovation work at his family's home. Cohen was urgently evacuated to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera, where he is hospitalized, sedated, and on a respirator. Following his injury, his family and senior rabbis have appealed to the public to pray for his recovery. The incident occurred at the home of Cohen's children while renovations were underway. The concrete beam struck him, causing his severe injuries. His condition is described as critical, and his family is requesting public prayers for his recovery.
In response, First to Zion and Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef, issued a special call for prayers for Cohen's recovery, stating he needs abundant heavenly mercy and urging increased prayers and recitation of Psalms for his complete and swift healing. Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Kelman Meir Bar, also joined the call for prayers for the former Rabbinate Director-General. The public is asked to pray for the well-being of Yehuda Rachamim ben Chana and for his recovery among all the sick of Israel.
Cohen is a veteran public figure who has held various positions in local government and public service. He served as head of the local council of Elkana from 2003 to 2008 and later held management and oversight roles in various local and religious councils, including Ma'ale Eron, Bir al-Maksur, Kfar Saba, Hadera, and Netanya. In January 2018, he became head of the local council of Buqata, serving until September of that year. In January 2023, Cohen began his tenure as Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, appointed by then-Minister for Religious Services Michael Malchieli. His term was set to end in July 2026, following an agreement for his departure as part of a disciplinary process with the Civil Service Commission.
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