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Rabbi Rahamim Attia, a Leading Jerusalem Sage, Dies at 95
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 23, 2026
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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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