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Renowned Rabbi Ron Moshe Shaia Passes Away in Jerusalem at 60
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
Rabbi Ron Moshe Shaia, a leading French-Israeli rabbi and head of Yeshivat Yeshuot Yosef in Jerusalem, died at 60 after a long illness. He was known for his influential teachings and efforts to reconnect French Jews with their faith. His funeral was held in Jerusalem, where he was buried on the Mount of Olives.
- 01Rabbi Ron Moshe Shaia, a key figure in French Jewry, died at age 60 after a serious illness.
- 02He led Yeshivat Yeshuot Yosef in Jerusalem's Ramot neighborhood, founded several years ago.
- 03Shaia was renowned for his lectures linking biblical prophecies to historical events, inspiring many.
- 04Born in France, he studied at Porat Yosef Yeshiva and was influenced by Rabbi Ben Zion Abba Shaul.
- 05He dedicated decades to bringing French Jews back to religious observance and Torah study.
- 06His funeral was held on Monday, 14th of Tammuz, from his yeshiva to Mount of Olives burial.
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