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Professor Avi Shagi, Leading Jewish Studies Scholar, Passes Away at 72

Professor Avi Shagi, a leading scholar of Jewish studies and philosophy at Bar-Ilan University, died at 72. He was known for integrating universal morality within Jewish tradition and contributed to Israel Defense Forces’ ethical code. His work emphasized debate within Jewish culture and individual moral responsibility. Opposition leader Yair Lapid mourned his passing, highlighting their close relationship.

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