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Rabbi Asher Zagdoun Officially Appointed First Chief Rabbi of Harish
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 21 hours ago
What happened
Rabbi Asher Zagdoun was officially appointed as Harish's first chief rabbi in a ceremony attended by prominent rabbis, government officials, and community leaders. The event highlighted Rabbi Zagdoun's role as a unifying spiritual authority for the city's diverse population and emphasized his commitment to accessible religious guidance and community service.
- 01Rabbi Asher Zagdoun was officially appointed as Harish's first chief rabbi last week.
- 02The ceremony included Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef, Rabbi Reuven Elbaz, Minister Yariv Levin, and Mayor Yochai Fargi.
- 03Rabbi Zagdoun was dressed in the traditional rabbinic robe symbolizing his new role.
- 04Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef stressed the importance of high-level rabbis serving diverse communities.
- 05Rabbi Zagdoun emphasized serving the public with love and making Torah accessible.
- 06Shas leader Aryeh Deri sent blessings conveyed by local Shas chairman Shlomo Peretz.
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