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Colombia's Chief Rabbi Delivers Blessing at Presidential Inauguration Ceremony

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago

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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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Colombia's Chief Rabbi Delivers Blessing at Presidential Inauguration Ceremony
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Colombian President Inaugurated Amid Massive Security and Renewed Ties with Israel
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Colombia’s New President Swears In Amid Massive Security and Strengthens Ties with Israel

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