Rebbetzin Sarah Toledano publicly challenged remarks made by her sisters in a Channel 12 interview, declaring that Shas remains faithful to the legacy of her father, Maran Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s daughters, Rivka Chikotai and Adina Bar-Shalom, sharply criticize Shas, accusing the party and Aryeh Deri of abandoning their father’s legacy.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef sharply criticizes the Attorney General over the controversy surrounding a memorial event for his father: “She is going after Maran, and this will not go unanswered."
Due to the proximity of the memorial events to the elections and concern over electioneering using state resources, the Attorney General is seeking to postpone them.
In special lecture, Rabbi David Yosef tells New York Jews the importance of maintaining the ancient customs of Israel’s communities, sharing personal insights into his relationship with his father, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.
Tzohar sues Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, grandson of former Chief Rabbi, for alleged false and defamatory statements.
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef marks annniversary of father's passing by praying at his father's grave for IDF's success.
Salah Hamouri expected to make public addresses at multiple venues across UK and Ireland, after being banned from speaking in France.
"Before we had a Jewish government, anyone who wanted to come to Israel needed a Certificate. Today, everyone can come."
Parents have 'holy obligation, Torah commandment' to vaccinate children against polio, letter from rabbis Ovadia & Yitzhak Yosef says.
In his weekly sermon, Sephardic Chief Rabbi recalls the inauguration of his father and Rabbi Shlomo Goren as Israel's chief rabbis in 1973.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams leading Religious Zionist rabbi for agreeing in principle to allowing municipal rabbis to perform conversions.
'Ruth merited to bring David and the mashiach because she withstood all her tribulations. Every time you face difficulities, remember Ruth.”
Rishon Letzion Chief Rabbi Ovadia Yosef passed away on 3 Cheshvan. An Arutz Sheva staffer was told this story shortly after his death.
Sephardic Chief Rabbi criticizes Torah education organization for leaving out all mention of his father's rulings from books.
J-m mayor announces that Har Nof will be renamed in honor of two great rabbis, R' Ovadia Yosef and R' Yosef Shalom Eliashiv.
The purpose of the association is to strengthen Sephardic Jewry through the sextons of Sephardic synagogues throughout Israel.
'One who disgraces Torah scholars has no cure for his illness and the sin of one who disgraces the honor of the dead is too great to bear.'
Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef asks ambassador to Egypt to pressure Cairo to allow visits to the grave of Rabbi Yaakov Abuhatzeira.
Adina Bar-Shalom says that new faction will work to promote Arab-Israel peace, coexistence among different sectors in Israel.
Adina Bar-Shalom, daughter of late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, forms new political party. 'Deri doesn't represent my father's legacy'.
Rabbi Eliyahu Ovadia, younger brother of late Shas spiritual leader, passes away at the age of 90.
Shas leader Aryeh Deri discounts rumors of former party leader Yishai's return, claims he will run with Likud. 'He will not return to Shas.'
Breakaway Knesset Member, former Defense Minister Yaalon, daughter of Shas founder Rabbi Ovadia Yosef reportedly mulling joint Knesset run.
City approves proposal to rename major Jerusalem intersection after Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. City also names school after Rabbi Elyashiv.
Bill would establish state memorial day dedicated to the memory of the late Chief Rabbi, Shas leader Ovadia Yosef.
Report says that Shas is considering asking Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef to resign his post in order to revitalize the party.
Former Shas MK Rabbi Haim Amsalem says party becoming more like the polarizing Ashkenazi haredi factions, is alienating moderate Sephardim.
Former MK Eli Yishai says Interior Minister Deri doesn't care about what is good, sanctifies hatred, and lied to late Chief Rabbi Yosef.
Torah Sages Council president's son who reportedly discussed leadership transfer possibility with Yishai issues sweeping denial.
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's son says those organizing father's memorial are not doing so appropriately.
Shas chairman blasts left-wing newspaper over 'disgraceful' portrayal of late rabbinic leader.
Yaakov Shwekey sings "Maran Sheli", in memory of Shas's former spiritual leader.
Rabbi Yom Tov Yedid, formerly the Rabbi of the ancient Jewish community of Aleppo, dies after a distinguished career in Torah scholarship.
Leading rabbis and politicians take part in sheva brachot of Chief Rabbi Yosef's youngest daughter, and recall Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's ruling based on that of his father, Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef.
Bar-Shalom fears 'radical right government,' says Shas will push for two-state solution peace deal, and blames Jews for Arab 'hatred.'
Eli Yishai says new recordings of the late Rabbi are 'earth-shattering' and would cause Shas not to pass the threshold.
New posthumous video reveals Shas spiritual leader on his hospital bed gave Yishai the go-ahead to form Ha'am Itanu.
Those who do not observe the commandments is endangering our existence more than the Arabs, said Rabbi Yosef.
Tension in Shas as Rabbi Yosef's children refuse to give video of him for campaign clip, with Deri appearing to be burning bridges.
The battle of the “Rav Ovadia videos” in Shas continued Thursday, as a “new” video showed Rabbi Ovadia Yosef praising Eli Yishai.
It's official: after two weeks away in a measured ploy to gain backing and overcome damaging recordings, Deri is back at the helm of Shas.
Resigned Shas chairman says Eli Yishai played the tape in which Rabbi Ovadia Yosef slams him to several rabbis a month ago.
Ha'am Itanu chairman makes clear that he had nothing to do with the leaked tapes showing Rabbi Ovadia Yosef speaking out against Aryeh Deri.
After Rabbi Yosef tapes expose opposition to Deri and his responsibility for Oslo, Deri steps down - rest of Shas MKs vow to follow him.
Shas MK and founding member Nissim Ze'ev laments lost friendship between Yishai, Deri, but says separation ultimately for the best.
Footage leaked to the media shows that Deri made the decision for Shas to support Oslo, according to R' Yosef - a fact Deri denied in 2002.
Deri to submit resignation to Shas Council of Torah Sages after R' Ovadiah Yosef recording scandal; request only approved if they accept.
Children of Shas spiritual head gather at grave to back Deri and decry 'desecration of honor,' after recording revealed him slamming Deri.
Rabbi Mazuz, guide to Yishai's new party, says it was not Yishai who released tape showing Shas spiritual head slamming 'evil' Deri.
Never before seen recordings show former Shas spiritual head rejecting Deri over corruption; 'Why would I betray Eli Yishai?'
Yishai says Rabbi Yosef never supported Oslo Accords; says recordings could reveal all and give him ten mandates.
A year after the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a memorial service was held for him Sunday night.
A ruling by a top Shas rabbi against women learning in haredi colleges won't help anyone, said Rabbi Haim Amsalem
Lifetime achievement award for Rabbanit Bar-Shalom's contributions to hareidi education, activist's battle against road deaths.
When he lived in Tel Aviv, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef z”tl used to read the megilla on Purim, as well as on Shushan Purim, said his son.
Whole Nation party's Rabbi Haim Amsalem says Shas party no longer has the appeal to reach out to a wide sector of Israeli Jews.
Transport Minister says a new major entrance to Jerusalem is to be named for the rabbi who passed away last week.
