Israel's Chief Rabbinate Announces Passing of Former Director-General Yehuda Cohen

Israel's Chief Rabbinate announced on Friday the passing of Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, who previously served as the organization's Director-General. Cohen dedicated decades of his life to public service and the development of religious services in Israel.

Cohen began his public career in religious services as chairman of a religious council before being appointed as the trusted individual responsible for the administrative management of the Chief Rabbinate in the role of Director-General. Throughout his years of activity, he worked with loyalty and a deep sense of mission for the institution, its rabbis, employees, and the general public in Israel.

The Chief Rabbinate eulogized him with great sorrow, noting that he viewed his public work as a genuine spiritual and organizational mission. Cohen exerted his utmost effort to strengthen the status and fortification of the Chief Rabbinate as the state arm for religious services and to elevate the standing of Torah.

The Chief Rabbinate stated, "The Rabbinate mourns his departure and shares in the deep sorrow of his family. May the Almighty comfort the dear family among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem, and may they know no further sorrow. May his soul be bound in the bundle of life." Precise details regarding the funeral and burial location will be provided later by the family.