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Massive Preparations Underway for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Memorial in Jerusalem
An estimated 100,000 worshippers are expected to attend the annual memorial pilgrimage for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef at the Sanhedria Cemetery in Jerusalem. The event is scheduled to begin on Tuesday evening, the eve of 3 Cheshvan, and continue until Thursday.
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What happened
- 01An estimated 100,000 worshippers are expected to visit Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's grave at the Sanhedria Cemetery in Jerusalem.
- 02According to Srugim, the Supreme Court and the Attorney General canceled the official memorial event.
- 03A senior Shas party official stated that the public will attend the pilgrimage regardless of the cancellation.
- 04The memorial pilgrimage is scheduled to begin on Tuesday evening, 3 Cheshvan, and continue until Thursday.
- 05A special steering committee is coordinating logistics, security, and traffic arrangements with the police.
- 06Buses from approximately 70 cities across Israel will transport worshippers to the site in Jerusalem.
- 07Organizers are urging attendees to avoid private vehicles and use public transportation due to expected traffic congestion.
According to Srugim, the Supreme Court and the Attorney General canceled the official memorial event. Despite this, a senior Shas party official stated that the public will still attend, asserting that the late Rabbi's legacy lives and endures.
Preparations for the pilgrimage are proceeding, with a special steering committee coordinating logistics, traffic, and security alongside the police and relevant authorities. Special prayer tents and refreshment stands will be erected at the cemetery complex, and dozens of ushers and security guards will be deployed to manage the crowds.
To accommodate the influx, public transportation services are being reinforced, with buses scheduled to arrive from approximately 70 cities across Israel. Organizers and authorities are urging the public to avoid using private vehicles due to expected heavy traffic congestion and road closures, recommending public transport instead.
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