Rabbi Yair Hadaya Officially Appointed Chief Rabbi of Eilat in Ceremony with Israel's Chief Rabbis
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By דביר עמר
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 19, 2026
What happened
Rabbi Yair Hadaya was officially appointed as the Chief Rabbi of Eilat in a ceremony attended by Israel's Chief Rabbis and local officials. The appointment highlights the city's diverse population and the community's desire for strong, inclusive religious leadership. Key figures praised Rabbi Hadaya's scholarship and ability to unite residents and visitors through Torah and tradition.
- 01Rabbi Yair Hadaya was officially appointed Chief Rabbi of Eilat in a ceremony with Israel's Chief Rabbis.
- 02The event included prominent rabbis, city officials, and public figures.
- 03Rabbi David Yosef emphasized the need for strong, warm religious leadership in diverse Eilat.
- 04Rabbi Kalman Bar highlighted the rabbi's role in uniting diverse populations and addressing spiritual and practical needs.
- 05Yehuda Avidan noted the appointment reflects community demand for broad spiritual guidance.
- 06An additional Sephardic rabbi was appointed to serve Eilat's varied population alongside the existing rabbi.
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