Former Chief Rabbinate Director-General Yehuda Cohen Dies After Injury
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, has died after being critically injured when a wall collapsed on him earlier in the week. Cohen, 70, was a dedicated public servant who worked for religious affairs and strengthening the Rabbinate. The Chief Rabbinate mourned his passing and will announce funeral details later.
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- Former Chief Rabbinate Director-General Rabbi Yehuda Cohen died after a wall collapse injury.
- Cohen, 70, was critically injured earlier in the week before his passing.
- He served as chairman of a local religious council and Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate.
- Cohen was known for his dedication to public service and religious affairs.
- The Chief Rabbinate of Israel mourned his untimely death.
Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, the former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, passed away shortly before the Sabbath began. Cohen had been critically injured earlier in the week when a wall collapsed on him. He was 70 years old. Throughout his life, Cohen was dedicated to public service and religious affairs, serving as chairman of a local religious council before his tenure as Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate. He was known for his commitment to strengthening the Rabbinate and promoting Torah scholarship. The Chief Rabbinate of Israel issued a statement mourning his untimely death and extending condolences to his family. Details regarding the funeral procession and burial site will be announced later.
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