Gaon Hainuka Delivers Emotional Eulogy for Slain Mystic Rabbi Amos Guetta in Netanya

Thousands gathered in Netanya to mourn and console the family and followers of the late Rabbi Amos Guetta, a renowned mystic who was brutally murdered. The Gaon Hainuka, a prominent Torah scholar, delivered a heartfelt eulogy describing the tragic loss as a grievous shedding of blood and likening it to the destruction of the Temple, quoting the prophet Isaiah: "The righteous is lost, and no one takes it to heart." He emphasized Rabbi Guetta’s dedication to all Jews, highlighting his spiritual greatness and lifelong commitment to prayer and outreach.

In a rare personal revelation, the Gaon Hainuka recounted his only encounter with Rabbi Guetta about 20 years ago when, after a birthday celebration, he visited Rabbi Guetta’s study late at night to receive a blessing. He described seeing Rabbi Guetta as an "angel of God," deeply immersed in spiritual realms, and noted that Rabbi Guetta later acknowledged his presence during that silent prayer.

The Gaon Hainuka stressed the spiritual stature of Rabbi Guetta and shared that their connection continued through correspondence and messages over the years. He urged the community to continue Rabbi Guetta’s path of compassion, love for Israel, and outreach to the distant, praising his son Rabbi Moshe and strengthening the family’s resolve.

The event ended with many seeking the Gaon Hainuka’s blessing amid a packed crowd. He concluded by affirming that Rabbi Guetta’s light and spirit remain alive among them, quoting the sages that the righteous are called alive even in death.