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At Chazon Ovadia, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Calls Torah Study the Foundation of the Jewish People
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By משה ויסברג
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 24, 2026
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A ceremony at the Chazon Ovadia yeshiva on Tuesday night marked a tractate completion and the printing of a new collection of writings. Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef used the event to defend Torah study, recall the yeshiva’s founding support from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and Rabbanit Margalit Yosef, and say the yeshiva is preparing for dozens of new students for 5787.
- 01Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef said Torah study is the foundation of the Jewish people.
- 02The event marked a completion of Tractate Sukkah and a new publication.
- 03He recalled Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s weekly classes and private financial support.
- 04The yeshiva plans to absorb dozens of new students for 5787.
- 05The ceremony ended with Psalms and prayers for Torah learners and Israel.
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