Health Minister Yaakov Litzman eulogized Rabbi Yeshayahu Heber, who passed away at the age of 55 after being infected with the coronavirus.
"Great sorrow for the people of Israel and a difficult evening for the health system, with the passing of Rabbi Yeshayahu Heber, who founded the Gift of Life Organization for kidney patients. A man of all kindness and compassion, who saved many lives in Israel," Litzman said.
Rabbi Yeshayahu Heber, who unfortunately died after contracting coronavirus, was a noble figure, a great man, who devoted his entire life to saving others. We send our condolences to the family at this difficult time," the minister added.