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Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar Defends Rabbi David Yosef's Public Remarks on Sabbath Observance

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 28, 2026

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Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar defended Rabbi David Yosef's public remarks on Sabbath observance, stating they fulfill the Chief Rabbinate's historic duty to protect the Jewish character of Israel. Bar's letter to a retired judge emphasized the public importance of the issue and cited historical precedents from past chief rabbis.

01Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar defended Rabbi David Yosef's statements on Sabbath observance.
02Bar sent a detailed letter to retired judge Asher Kola regarding a judicial decision on Yosef's remarks.
03He argued Yosef's comments were part of his official duty to uphold the Chief Rabbinate's mission.
04Protecting the Sabbath's public status is a fundamental obligation of the Chief Rabbi.
05Bar cited historical chief rabbis who emphasized safeguarding the Sabbath in public life.
06The issue was framed as a public concern affecting Israel's Jewish character, not a private matter.

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