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Renowned Kabbalist Rabbi David Batsri, 85, Passes Away in Israel
How 8 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By ישראל זאב לוונטהל לוונטהל
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 hour ago
What happened
Rabbi David Batsri, a prominent Israeli Kabbalist and head of the "HaShalom" yeshiva, died at age 85. He collapsed at his son's home and was taken to the hospital where he later passed away.
- 01Renowned Kabbalist Rabbi David Batsri died at 85.
- 02He headed the "HaShalom" yeshiva in Jerusalem.
- 03He collapsed at his son's home and was hospitalized.
- 04Rabbi Batsri was known for mystical studies and public rituals.
- 05He offered counsel and delivered talks across Israel.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew27 minutes ago
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