Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog eulogized Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron, who passed away at the age of 79 after being infected with coronavirus.

''Rishon Letzion Chief Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron of blessed and righteous memory was a spiritual leader whose moderation was his art. Always radiant and modest. a brave arbiter of halakha who reached out to groups and individuals of the Jewish people," he said.