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Former Chief Rabbinate Director-General Yehuda Cohen Dies After Injury

By משה ויסברג

Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba

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Yehuda Cohen, former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, died after sustaining severe injuries from a concrete beam collapse at his home. He had been hospitalized for some time with many praying for his recovery. Cohen held numerous public and religious service roles throughout his career, including head of the Elkana local council and chairman of several religious councils. His passing was announced with sorrow by the Chief Rabbinate and the Ministry of Religious Services.

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Yehuda Cohen, former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate, died after a construction accident at his home.
Cohen was critically injured by a collapsing concrete beam and fought for his life in the hospital.
He served as head of the Elkana local council from 2003 to 2008.
Cohen also held leadership roles in religious councils in Kfar Saba, Hadera, Netanya, and Kiryat Ata.
He was appointed Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate in 2023.
The Chief Rabbinate and Ministry of Religious Services expressed deep sorrow over his death.

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Yehuda Cohen, the former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and a prominent public figure, has passed away. He had been critically injured after a concrete beam collapsed during work at his family's home in Kfar Ha'Raa. Cohen had been fighting for his life at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, with many praying for his recovery, until his death on Friday evening.

Born to Rabbi Moshe Cohen, rabbi of Neve Yamin, and Mrs. Chana, Cohen studied at the Hisfin Yeshiva High School and the Merkaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He served as a combat soldier in the Golani Brigade and earned a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and management. Throughout his career, Cohen held numerous significant public positions. He served as director-general of the local councils of Ma'ale Eron and Bi'ina al-Maksur. In 2003, he was elected head of the local council of Elkana, a position he held until 2008. Subsequently, the Interior Minister appointed him as the appointed head of the local council in Buqata.

In the realm of religious services, Cohen made a significant impact. He served as the chairman and authorized signatory for religious councils in Kfar Saba, Hadera, and Netanya, and as treasurer for the religious council in Kiryat Ata, where he led recovery and restructuring programs. In 2023, he was appointed Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. In this role, he worked with dedication to strengthen the Chief Rabbinate, enhance its status, and promote Torah scholarship, while also managing kashrut and public service systems.

The Chief Rabbinate of Israel and the Ministry of Religious Services announced his passing with deep sorrow, noting his many years of public service, strengthening religious services, and managing complex municipal and religious systems. The Chief Rabbinate mourned his loss and extended condolences to his wife, attorney Sharon Cohen, his family, and the family of religious services in Israel. Details regarding the funeral and burial will be announced later.