Chief Rabbi David Yosef Mourns Former Rabbinate Director Yehuda Cohen
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef, eulogized Yehuda Cohen, former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate, who died from injuries sustained in a home accident. Rabbi Yosef remembered Cohen as a capable, upright, and loving individual with whom he had a close working relationship. He noted Cohen's dedication to the Priestly Blessing and his ability to love everyone, even those who wronged him. Rabbi Yosef Shlosh, a council member, also praised Cohen's integrity and accomplishments.
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- Chief Rabbi David Yosef eulogized Yehuda Cohen, former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate, who died after a home accident.
- Rabbi Yosef described Cohen as a "truly good and genuine friend" and a "true lover of Israel."
- Cohen was remembered for his "very great abilities" and his dedication to the Priestly Blessing.
- Rabbi Yosef expressed shock at Cohen's sudden death, noting his potential for future "great roles."
- Rabbi Yosef Shlosh praised Cohen's integrity and accomplishments in a short career.
Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef, eulogized Yehuda Cohen, the former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate, who passed away from wounds sustained in a severe accident at his home in Kfar HaRai. Speaking to Arutz 7, Rabbi Yosef described Cohen as a "friend, truly good and genuine," a "God-fearing man, utterly upright, and a true lover of Israel."
Rabbi Yosef recounted his positive working relationship with Cohen, stating, "From the first day, Yehuda received me with love and respect. He accompanied me everywhere. We worked in cooperation, in love, in friendship." He expressed deep sorrow over Cohen's sudden passing, noting his "very great abilities" and the shock of his death, especially as they had discussed Cohen's future and anticipated "great roles" for him.
Rabbi Yosef also highlighted Cohen's devotion to the Priestly Blessing, which was very important to him. "He always told me that he blesses with love. 'I love everyone, if not, I cannot bless,' he would say. This means that even people who wronged him and from whom he suffered, he still loved them all," Rabbi Yosef recalled.
Rabbi Yosef Shlosh, a member of the Chief, also paid tribute, calling Cohen a "good and genuine friend" who "loved everyone, even people who bothered him, always speaking well of them." He described Cohen's conduct as characterized by "love, brotherhood, and friendship," noting his belief in his work and his integrity. Shlosh added that Cohen accomplished in a few short years what takes others many years.
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