Rabbi David Yosef

Deep fake of Chief Rabbi identified online

The National Cyber Directorate issued a public warning after fake videos began circulating that allegedly show the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef, appearing in promotional material.

“It shall not happen"

Chief Rabbi David Yosef’s forceful speech at Mercaz HaRav

The Chief Rabbi delivered a scathing speech during the Jerusalem Day event at the Merkaz HaRav yeshiva and attacked the Supreme Court.

Rabbi David Yosef's severe warning to Meron visitors

Chief rabbi Rabbi David Yosef criticized those planning to ascend Mount Meron on Lag BaOmer in defiance of instructions as 'having no connection to our Torah.'

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“The High Court understands only lawlessness, not security"

Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi David Yosef, again sharply criticized the justices of the High Court during a limited Priestly Blessing ceremony at the Western Wall. “They understand only freedom of protest," he said.

Chief Rabbi slams Supreme Court:

Not a single religious Jew has faith in you

Rabbi David Yosef slams Supreme Court's 'unlawful' decision to hold hearing on Tel Aviv protest during Sabbath. 'Judges trample the law, recklessly and crudely trample traditions of Israel and our holy Torah.'

Arbitration Law Approved:

Jewish courts regain power to rule on monetary disputes

The Knesset approved a law restoring the rabbinical courts' authority to adjudicate monetary matters by mutual consent of the parties.

Chief Rabbi: Value of ancient half-shekel is 80 NIS

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef says price of silver has risen, worth of ancient half-shekel coin stands at 80 NIS.

Chief Rabbis to Supreme Court

'The Western Wall is not a venue for protests'

In a statement to the Supreme Court, the Chief Rabbis assert that the Western Wall is a synagogue and is subject to halakhic rules that require separation between men and women.

NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire blessed by Chief Rabbi

Rabbi David Yosef met with former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire in Miami and blessed him.

The Chief Rabbi's emotional meeting with Ran Gvili's parents

Rabbi David Yosef met with the parents of the last remaining hostage in Gaza.

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Recite Kaddish for fallen soldiers whose date of death is unknown

Israel’s Chief Rabbis emphasized that on the Fast of the Tenth of Tevet, the Kaddish prayer should also be recited for those who fell in the war whose exact date of death is not known.

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'Hitting one's wife is a gentile act'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef emphasized that violence against women is a serious act that violates the Torah, and that Jewish courts are instructed to handle the issue with the utmost severity.

Chief Rabbis strongly protest against Supreme Court

Israel’s Chief Rabbis issued a strong statement condemning the Supreme Court’s intervention in matters related to rabbinical ordination exams.

Chief Rabbi to Milei:

'We pray for your success'

Rabbi David Yosef meets Argentine President Javier Milei during official visit to local Jewish communities.

Argentina:

Chief Rabbi David Yosef secures release of 'aguna' in Argentina

During his visit to Argentina, Chief Rabbi David Yosef personally intervened to free a woman who had been an 'aguna' for twelve years, ensuring the 'get' was finally granted.

Chief Rabbis:

Pray for the release of the hostages

Chief Rabbis of Israel publish a letter to rabbis around Israel calling on them to pray for our 48 brothers and sisters who are held hostage in Gaza.

Chief Rabbi's measles warning: 'The blood will be on their hands'

In response to recent deaths from measles, Rabbi David Yosef, the Chief Rabbi of Israel and Rishon LeZion, delivered a strong and uncompromising call for parents to vaccinate their children and seek early medical screenings.

Chief Rabbis urge vaccination following measles deaths

Israel's Chief Rabbis issue urgent call to public, calling for parents to vaccinate their children following a spate of vaccine-preventable deaths in Jerusalem.

Chief Rabbi to religious leaders:

'Stop terrorism; peace is supreme'

At the Congress of World and Traditional Religions, Rabbi David Yosef called for an end to terrorism, stressed Judaism’s commitment to peace, and defended the rights of all faiths.

Rabbi Yosef: 'Palestinian Arabs only engage in robbery, murder'

'Each of us must check how many cars they steal, how many houses they break into, how many people they have murdered out of a religious commandment. This is terrible, simply, terrible,' says Rabbi Yosef.

'True friend of the Jewish people'

The Chief Rabbi's letter to Charlie Kirk's family

Rabbi David Yosef says in condolence letter to the family of Charlie Kirk that he regrets never having met Kirk, praises the right-wing activist's 'great deeds and noble character.'

Jewish, Druze, Christian, and Muslim leaders unite for peace

In a historic meeting in Julis, Israel’s Chief Rabbi David Yosef, Druze Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, and Christian and Muslim leaders pledged unity, sanctity of life, and solidarity for peace.

Soldiers complete Talmud in honor of fallen comrades

Netzah Yehuda soldiers complete Talmud in memory of the battalion's fallen soldiers; chief rabbis attend ceremony. 'You labor with great dedication, on a sacred mission.'

Drama at the rabbinical court:

Bank robber grants wife divorce after 6-year battle

Chief Rabbi David Yosef leads delicate negotiations to free woman whose husband refused a get, ending years of legal battles and prison refusals.

Chief Rabbi to Jews of NY:

'My father worried Sephardim would forget their customs'

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.

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Chief Rabbi prays with hostage families

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef visits the Hostage Families Forum Headquarters and met with the families of the hostages who continue to be held in Gaza.

Rabbi David Yosef clarifies:

Shabbat flights permitted only for life-threatening emergencies

Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi David Yosef, responds to El Al’s inquiry, states that rescue flights on Shabbat are only permitted in cases of immediate danger to life.

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Israel's Chief Rabbi shares insights and halakhot for Shavuot

Rabbi David Yosef, the Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, offers a profound lesson on the spiritual essence and traditions of the festival.

Chief rabbis urge Israelis to vaccinate amid measles outbreak

Rabbis Kalman Bar and David Yosef issue emergency call for public to follow health guidelines and receive measles vaccinations, stressing the obligation to protect life through preventive care.

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Israel sells its chametz

A special ceremony was held at the Chief Rabbinate Headquarters, during which representatives of the State of Israel sold the state's chametz to a gentile.

Chief Rabbis demand:

Return Western Wall stones to Jerusalem

The Chief Rabbis of Israel and the Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Places demanded that stones from the Western Wall not be displayed in various locations in Israel.

Rabbi David Yosef:

'Criticism is acceptable, but you need to choose your words'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef criticizes brother Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef for statement on IDF enlistment, telling him to 'choose words carefully.'

Increased security around Chief Sephardic Rabbi

Chief Rabbi David Yosef will receive an increased security detail after terrorist groups began threatening him directly.

Chief Rabbi eulogizes:

'Fallen soldier is at the highest level in heaven'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef speaks at funeral of Sergeant Uriel Peretz, a haredi soldier who was killed in battle in Gaza.

Chief Rabbi's guidelines for soldiers lighting Hanukkah candles

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef publishes guidelines for soldiers in the field and travelers for the lighting of the Hanukkah candles.

Chief Rabbi:

Release terrorists with blood on their hands for hostages

Israel's Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef noted that while he does not know all the details of the negotiations, he is sure that Israel must release terrorists, even those who murdered Jews, in exchange for the hostages.

Chief Rabbis:

'President must pardon soldier arrested for leaking documents'

The Chief Rabbis of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, have asked President Herzog to pardon the soldier who leaked classified documents to PM's spokesman Eli Feldstein.

In a gown and turban:

Rabbi David Yosef crowned as Rishon Lezion

Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi David Yosef was crowned on Wednesday as Rishon Lezion, in a ceremony attended by the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages and Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Smotrich to chief rabbis:

Strengthen the State of Israel's Jewish identity

During a working meeting, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich talks with newly-appointed chief rabbis, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, about key issues to benefit Israeli citizens.

Chief Rabbi to emissaries:

'Please, don't be despondent, be strong and brave'

Hours after the body of murdered Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogen was found in the UAE, Rabbi David Yosef sent a message of support to emissaries around the world.

Israel Heritage Foundation welcomes Israel's new chief rabbis

The Israel Heritage Foundation's (IHF) Executive Vice President, Rabbi Dr. Joseph Frager, and Executive Director, Rabbi David Katz, warmly welcomed the two new chief Rabbis of Israel's Rabbinate, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Rabbi Kalmen Ber.

Leading Sefardi rabbi:

Tone down Purim celebrations amid war

Rabbi David Yosef said that haredim must show that they are also part of Israel's pain and therefore should refrain from public celebrations.

Shas rabbi:

'Kippah color doesn't matter, we need to respect each other'

'We need to aspire to unity of the hearts, first and foremost within our camp,' Shas Rabbi David Yosef says.

Rabbi David Yosef:

'We instructed Deri not to restrict secular people'

Shas Council of Torah Sages member says party chairman instructed not to pass laws coercing irreligious and creating divisions.

Leading rabbi: Don't visit Meron on Lag Ba'omer

'We knowthe government has no help from Heaven, I am very very afraid of what will happen on Lag Ba'omer,' Rabbi David Yosef says.

Har Nof rabbi: "People flouting guidelines shed blood"

Rabbi David Yosef, leader of the Har Nof community, says that Haredi residents need to be afraid of COVID-19 more than the police

Rabbi David Yosef tests COVID-19 positive

Sefardi Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef speaks with brother Rabbi David Yosef, wishing him complete recovery after contracting COVID-19.

How Olmert tried to dismantle the right-wing bloc

Former PM spoke with a member of the Shas Council of Torah sages and tried to persuade him to disband the bloc that is loyal to Netanyahu.

Rabbi Yosef: 'You cannot force the secular'

'We cannot do anything by force against the secular people, so we must try explaining and all tools,' -Rabbi David Yosef in weekly lesson.

Rabbi David Yosef: 'MK Glick's religion is distorted'

Member of Shas' Council of Torah Sages attacks MK Yehuda Glick for refusing to vote for Supermarket Law during wife's Shiva mourning period.

Senior Shas rabbi: We don't hate Reform Jews - we pity them

Rabbi David Yosef, brother of Chief Rabbi, says haredim don't hate Reform Jews - but hate Reform movement.

'Reform Jews are Wicked Son mentioned in Haggadah'

Rabbi David Yosef, son of late Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, slams Reform Jews.

'Right-wing march around Jerusalem walls is immodest'

Prominent Rabbi blasts Tisha B'av march around Jerusalem old city walls, citing lack of separation between men and women.

Reform Movement calls to sanction two leading rabbis

Reform Movement calls to punish Rabbis Yaakov Ariel and David Yosef for 'unfitting' statements against homosexuals, Women of the Wall.

Shas Rabbi says Reform Jews are 'idolaters'

Rabbi David Yosef attacks Reform Movement as 'not Jewish', promises to ‘fight on and not surrender the Kotel’.

Rabbi David Yosef: Secular Jews Endanger Israel

Those who do not observe the commandments is endangering our existence more than the Arabs, said Rabbi Yosef.