Rabbi Yair Hadaya Appointed Chief Rabbi of Eilat in Ceremonial Event

Rabbi Yair Hadaya was officially appointed as the new chief rabbi of Eilat in a distinguished ceremony held on Tuesday evening. He succeeds his father, Rabbi Moshe Hadaya, who led the city's Jewish community for decades, continuing the family’s rabbinical legacy in Eilat. The event was attended by prominent rabbis and yeshiva heads, including Israel's Chief Rabbis: Rabbi David Yosef, Rabbi Kalman Bar, and Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar.

Also present were city officials such as Mayor Eli Lankri, Religious Council Chairman Chaim Amar, security commanders, and hundreds of local residents who gathered to honor the occasion. A highlight of the ceremony was when the chief rabbis dressed Rabbi Yair Hadaya in a new tallit and traditional rabbinical hat, symbolizing his new role. Rabbi Hadaya recited the "Shehecheyanu" blessing aloud, with the crowd responding enthusiastically.

Following the formalities, senior rabbis offered blessings for the new chief rabbi’s leadership over the city. In his remarks, Rabbi Hadaya expressed heartfelt gratitude to the community and emphasized the heavy responsibility he has assumed, stressing that the rabbinate is not a position of power but a service dedicated to the public and individuals alike.