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Colombia's Chief Rabbi Delivers Blessing at Presidential Inauguration Ceremony
Behadrei HaredimReligious
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
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During the inauguration ceremony of Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, the country's Chief Rabbi, David Moshe'an, was invited as an honored guest to speak. In his address, Rabbi Moshe'an blessed the incoming president, shared insights from Jewish sources, and concluded his speech with the Priestly Blessing. The event took place on August 9, 2026, marking a significant moment of interfaith respect and recognition in Colombia's political sphere.
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