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"Before we had a Jewish government, anyone who wanted to come to Israel needed a Certificate. Today, everyone can come."
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The Chief Rabbi's last letter: Get vaccinated against polio
Parents have 'holy obligation, Torah commandment' to vaccinate children against polio, letter from rabbis Ovadia & Yitzhak Yosef says.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef jokes: Rabbi Shlomo Goren put Abba Eban to sleep
In his weekly sermon, Sephardic Chief Rabbi recalls the inauguration of his father and Rabbi Shlomo Goren as Israel's chief rabbis in 1973.
Chief Rabbi: Does Rabbi Druckman think he's equal to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef?
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams leading Religious Zionist rabbi for agreeing in principle to allowing municipal rabbis to perform conversions.
What Rabbi Ovadia Yosef told Jewish woman rescued from Arab village
'Ruth merited to bring David and the mashiach because she withstood all her tribulations. Every time you face difficulities, remember Ruth.”
A story about Rav Ovadia Yosef zts"l - in memoriam
Rishon Letzion Chief Rabbi Ovadia Yosef passed away on 3 Cheshvan. An Arutz Sheva staffer was told this story shortly after his death.
Rabbi Yosef: They forgot my father, Rabbi Ovadia
Sephardic Chief Rabbi criticizes Torah education organization for leaving out all mention of his father's rulings from books.
Har Nof's name to be changed to Na'ot Yosef
J-m mayor announces that Har Nof will be renamed in honor of two great rabbis, R' Ovadia Yosef and R' Yosef Shalom Eliashiv.
Shas presents: The association of Sephardic sextons
The purpose of the association is to strengthen Sephardic Jewry through the sextons of Sephardic synagogues throughout Israel.
Chief Rabbi slams 'disgrace and mockery' of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
'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.'
Chief Rabbi wants Egypt to allow pilgrimage to rabbi's gravesite
Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef asks ambassador to Egypt to pressure Cairo to allow visits to the grave of Rabbi Yaakov Abuhatzeira.
Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef's daughter registers new political party
Adina Bar-Shalom says that new faction will work to promote Arab-Israel peace, coexistence among different sectors in Israel.
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's daughter forms new political party
Adina Bar-Shalom, daughter of late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, forms new political party. 'Deri doesn't represent my father's legacy'.
Brother of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef passes away
Rabbi Eliyahu Ovadia, younger brother of late Shas spiritual leader, passes away at the age of 90.
Deri: Eli Yishai will not return to Shas
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.'
Rabbi's daughter, ex-Defense Min, breakaway MK mull joint run
Breakaway Knesset Member, former Defense Minister Yaalon, daughter of Shas founder Rabbi Ovadia Yosef reportedly mulling joint Knesset run.
Jerusalem's Bar Ilan intersection renamed after Shas founder
City approves proposal to rename major Jerusalem intersection after Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. City also names school after Rabbi Elyashiv.
Shas pushes national day of remembrance for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
Bill would establish state memorial day dedicated to the memory of the late Chief Rabbi, Shas leader Ovadia Yosef.
'Shas lost its appeal the moment Rabbi Ovadia Yosef died'
Former Shas MK Rabbi Haim Amsalem says party becoming more like the polarizing Ashkenazi haredi factions, is alienating moderate Sephardim.
'Deri lied to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef'
Former MK Eli Yishai says Interior Minister Deri doesn't care about what is good, sanctifies hatred, and lied to late Chief Rabbi Yosef.
Shas denies contact with Eli Yishai
Torah Sages Council president's son who reportedly discussed leadership transfer possibility with Yishai issues sweeping denial.
'They're desecrating my father's memory'
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's son says those organizing father's memorial are not doing so appropriately.
Haaretz attacks on Ovadia Yosef stir controversy
Shas chairman blasts left-wing newspaper over 'disgraceful' portrayal of late rabbinic leader.
Shwekey's song in memory of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
Yaakov Shwekey sings "Maran Sheli", in memory of Shas's former spiritual leader.
Former Rabbi of Aleppo dies in New York at 93
Rabbi Yom Tov Yedid, formerly the Rabbi of the ancient Jewish community of Aleppo, dies after a distinguished career in Torah scholarship.
'Torah institutions flowering thanks to Netanyahu'
Leading rabbis and politicians take part in sheva brachot of Chief Rabbi Yosef's youngest daughter, and recall Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.
Rabbi Yosef's Daughter Clarifies: Shas is Leftist
Bar-Shalom fears 'radical right government,' says Shas will push for two-state solution peace deal, and blames Jews for Arab 'hatred.'
Rabbi Yosef Allowed Yishai to Form a New Party
New posthumous video reveals Shas spiritual leader on his hospital bed gave Yishai the go-ahead to form Ha'am Itanu.
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.
Rabbi Yosef's Kids Refuse Deri's Request for Video
Tension in Shas as Rabbi Yosef's children refuse to give video of him for campaign clip, with Deri appearing to be burning bridges.
In 'New' Video, Ovadia Yosef Praises Yishai
The battle of the “Rav Ovadia videos” in Shas continued Thursday, as a “new” video showed Rabbi Ovadia Yosef praising Eli Yishai.
'Submissive' Deri Officially Returns to Head Shas
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.
Deri: I Knew about the Video for Years
Resigned Shas chairman says Eli Yishai played the tape in which Rabbi Ovadia Yosef slams him to several rabbis a month ago.
Yishai on Videos: That's Not My Way
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.
Deri Hands in Resignation to the Knesset
After Rabbi Yosef tapes expose opposition to Deri and his responsibility for Oslo, Deri steps down - rest of Shas MKs vow to follow him.
Rabbi Yosef's Kids 'Cynically Used' to Defend Deri
Children of Shas spiritual head gather at grave to back Deri and decry 'desecration of honor,' after recording revealed him slamming Deri.
Yishai's Rabbi Denies Connection to Recordings
Rabbi Mazuz, guide to Yishai's new party, says it was not Yishai who released tape showing Shas spiritual head slamming 'evil' Deri.
Recording Shows Rabbi Yosef Slamming 'Evil' Deri
Never before seen recordings show former Shas spiritual head rejecting Deri over corruption; 'Why would I betray Eli Yishai?'
Thousands Attend Memorial for Ovadia Yosef
A year after the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a memorial service was held for him Sunday night.
R. Amsalem: Shas Leader Wrong on Haredi Colleges
A ruling by a top Shas rabbi against women learning in haredi colleges won't help anyone, said Rabbi Haim Amsalem
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