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Colombia's Chief Rabbi Delivers Blessing at Presidential Inauguration Ceremony
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 9, 2026
What happened
Colombia's Chief Rabbi David Moshe'an gave a blessing and speech at President Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration on August 9, 2026.
- 01Colombia's Chief Rabbi David Moshe'an spoke at the presidential inauguration.
- 02He blessed the new president, Abelardo de la Espriella.
- 03Rabbi Moshe'an shared teachings from Jewish sources during his speech.
- 04He concluded with the traditional Priestly Blessing.
- 05The event took place on August 9, 2026, in Colombia.
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