Prominent Rabbi and Author Rabbi Yehuda Hayek Dies Suddenly at 57
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Rabbi Yehuda Hayek, a 57-year-old community rabbi and author from Katzrin, Golan Heights, died suddenly on Shabbat. He was known as a Torah scholar, a certified scribe, and a candidate for prominent rabbinical roles in Israel. His funeral will take place in Katzrin.
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- Rabbi Yehuda Hayek, a community rabbi and author, died suddenly at age 57.
- He served as a community rabbi in Katzrin and was an expert scribe.
- Rabbi Hayek was a candidate for chief rabbi positions in Petah Tikva, Jerusalem, and Israel.
- He was known for his Torah scholarship and efforts to bring people closer to religious observance.
- His funeral will be held in Katzrin.
Rabbi Yehuda Hayek, a community rabbi in Katzrin and author of the book "Ratzua MiYehuda," passed away suddenly on Shabbat at the age of 57. He was known as a Torah scholar, an expert and certified scribe of holy scrolls (Sofer Stam), and a figure who inspired many to return to religious observance.
Born and raised in central Israel, Rabbi Hayek studied at the Rothberg High School in Ramat HaSharon before continuing his advanced Torah studies at the "Or Sameach," "Slobodka," and "Beit Shmaya" yeshivas. In recent decades, he gained recognition for his candidacies for senior rabbinical positions across Israel, including chief rabbi of Petah Tikva, chief rabbi of Jerusalem, and even the position of Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel (Rishon LeZion).
His funeral is scheduled to depart at 12:00 PM from the cemetery in Katzrin, where he will be laid to rest. His passing has been met with widespread grief among his acquaintances and the community.
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