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Rabbi Avraham Menachem, Longtime Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Migdal HaEmek, Passes Away at 88
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 4 hours ago
What happened
Rabbi Avraham Menachem, Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Migdal HaEmek and founder of key community institutions, died at 88 after nearly 50 years of service. He was praised for his dedication to education and community leadership, with his funeral held in Migdal HaEmek.
- 01Rabbi Avraham Menachem served as Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Migdal HaEmek for about 50 years.
- 02He founded the "Ner HaTzafon" network including schools, a yeshiva, and a synagogue.
- 03Born in Morocco, he immigrated to Israel as a teenager and helped build the young city’s religious life.
- 04Rabbi Yitzhak David Grossman eulogized him, emphasizing his kindness and commitment to tradition.
- 05Menachem was known for daily lessons and close community involvement.
- 06His funeral took place at the city cemetery after a procession from "Ner HaTzafon" institutions.
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