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Rabbi Rahamim Attia, a Leading Jerusalem Sage, Dies at 95

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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 days ago
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What happened

Rabbi Rahamim Attia, a senior Jerusalem Kabbalist and Syrian Jewish rabbi, died at Shaare Zedek at age 95. His funeral is set for Tuesday night from Porat Yosef Yeshiva to Har HaMenuchot, where he will be buried beside his late wife. Shas leaders and family members paid tribute to his scholarship, humility, and close ties to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.

  • 01Rabbi Rahamim Attia died in Jerusalem at age 95.
  • 02His funeral leaves Porat Yosef Yeshiva Tuesday at 9:00 p.m.
  • 03He will be buried at Har HaMenuchot beside his wife.
  • 04He was a major Syrian Jewish and Kabbalist figure in Jerusalem.
  • 05Shas leaders praised his humility, scholarship, and influence.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 days ago
Rabbi Rahamim Attia, a Leading Jerusalem Sage, Dies at 95
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 days ago
Prominent Sephardi Kabbalist Rabbi Rahamim Attiya Dies at 95
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 days ago
Rabbi Rahamim Attia, Father-in-Law of Israel’s Sephardi Chief Rabbi, Dies at Over 90
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 days ago
Rabbi Rahamim Attia, Elder of the Kabbalists, Dies at 95
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 days ago
Rabbi Rahamim Attia, Elder Sage of Aleppo Tradition, Dies at 95

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