Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Rabbi Ben-Dahan: 'Shas Leaders Silent in Face of Attacks'

After enduring physical and verbal abuse, Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs accuses Shas leadership of failing to step in.

Barkat: Shas Politicking During R. Ovadia's Shiva Inappropriate

Aryeh Deri and Avigdor Lieberman are ganging up on him in a most inappropriate way, said the mayor of Jerusalem.

Guard: Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Nearly Assassinated in 2004

A planned assassination targeting the rabbi was foiled “at the 88th minute,” a bodyguard says.

Criminal Case Open Against Soldier Who Trashed Rabbi Yosef

A criminal case has opened against an Israeli soldier from Ashdod who allegedly compared the late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef to Hitler.

Rabbi Ben Dahan Attacked Near Mourners Tent

Deputy Religious Affairs Minister arrives to comfort mourners of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Z'tz'l, hareidi man calls him 'evil.'

'Secret Writings' - Entry to Rabbi's Library Blocked

Library contains Rabbi's manuscript with commentary on 'hidden' Torah, says journalist close to family.

What Rabbi Yosef Left Behind

A neighbor of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef shares what gives him comfort. Mourners continue to flock to home, gravesite.

Deputy Religious Affairs Minister Attacked At Funeral

MK Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan, was attacked as he attended the funeral of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Monday, says incitement in haredi media to blame.

Rabbi Nagari: ‘Jewish State’ beat ‘State of Tel Aviv’

Maaleh Adumim rabbi says Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s funeral proves Torah and Judaism are victorious.

The Day After, Rabbi Yosef's Tomb Already a Place of Pilgrimage

Within less than a day of leading Rabbi's passing, scores of followers and worshippers

Rabbi David Yosef to PM: Cancel Hareidi Enlistment

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s son tells Netanyahu that his father was deeply troubled by hareidi enlistment law.

Prof. Gilon 'Moved' by Rabbi Yosef's 'Welcome' on Entering Room

Cardiologist who treated Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Ztz'l and broke news of his passing has reflected on the last few weeks treating the Torah sage.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and the ‘Young Criminal’

How Rabbi Ovadia Yosef changed the life of a young tearaway everyone had come to call ‘the criminal.’

Jewish World Mourns

Police: Rabbi Yosef's Funeral Largest in Israel's History

Some 10% of Israel's population attended the funeral of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Monday night in Jerusalem, police said.

Danon on Rabbi Yosef: A Great Authority with a Big Heart

Deputy Defense Minister eulogizes the spiritual leader of the Shas party, who passed away at the age of 93.

Ya'alon: Rabbi Yosef Very Concerned With Security Mattters

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon said that Rabbi Ovadia Yosef deeply cared about the security of Israel, both internal and external

Near-Gridlock in Jerusalem in Wake of Funeral

Monday promises to be memorable not only for the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, but also for the monumental traffic tie-ups expected

Politicians from PM to Abbas Mourn Rabbi Yosef

Political leaders, including PA chief Mahmoud Abbas, expressed their sorrow and condolences over the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

'We Are Orphans, Who Will Lead Us?'

Israeli leaders continue to mourn the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. Funeral fixed for 6pm this evening as tearful tributes pour in.

Jewish world mourns

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, 'Greatest Rabbi of the Generation,' has Died

Former Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel and leading halakhic authority served as the spiritual leader of Shas since its founding.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: Photos from a Great Man's Life

Photos trace the rabbi's path, with many of Israel's great leaders.

Prayers throughout Israel for Rabbi Ovadia

President Peres visited the rabbi's bedside, kissed him and took part in prayers for his recovery.

Leading Sephardic Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Dies Aged 93

Rabbi Yosef's cardiologist announced his passing at 1:25pm. He will be buried at Sanhedria at 6:00 PM.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Put Back on Respirator

Doctors decides to put the spiritual leader of the Shas party back on a respirator due to breathing difficulties.

Rabbi Ovadia Breathing on his Own

The venerated rabbi is fully conscious and communicating with people around him, says doctor.

Doctors: Rabbi Yosef Returns to Full Consciousness

Doctors say Rabbi Ovadia Yosef returns to full consciousness Wednesday afternoon, in what some are hailing as a "medical miracle."

'Substantial Improvement' in Rabbi Ovadia's Condition

Prof. Dan Gilon of Hadassah Hospital says rabbi is "opening his eyes, hearing us and responding better."

Video: Thousands Pray for the Recovery of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Western Wall for a massive prayer rally for the spiritual leader of the Shas party.

Son of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Calls Battle of Succession 'Ugly'

Rabbi David Yosef slams those already contending for leadership of Shas party, following his ailing father's death.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Opens his Eyes

Seriously ill Torah scholar, leader briefly opens his eyes ‘in merit of prayers.’

R. Yosef's Condition: 'Very Serious but Stable'

Rabbi's son, David Yosef: "We prayed a lot and we had a very difficult Simchat Torah holiday."

Rabbi Metzger Visits Rabbi Yosef: 'Hoping for Miracles'

Former chief rabbi pays a visit to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's hospital bed, prays for his recovery.

Rabbi Ovadia's Daughter: 'Help Needed From Above'

The 93-year-old Torah scholar's eldest daughter has pleaded for unity and divine intervention to save her father.

Doctors: 'We're Fighting for Rav Ovadia's Life'

Doctors treating Rabbi Ovadia Yosef have placed him in an induced sleep as they work to stabilize his failing condition.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef 'Fighting for His Life'

Family rush to ailing rabbi's bedside as his condition takes a turn for the worse; prayers urged for Ovadia Haim ben Georgia.

Slight Improvement in Condition of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Shas leader's condition improves slightly, as family and supporters urge continued prayers for a full recovery.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Condition Deteriorates

Shas head Aryeh Deri calls on all Jews "secular and religious" to pray for the health of the ailing rabbi.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Undergoes Dialysis Treatment

The spiritual leader of Shas, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, is conscious, and his condition is stable.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Taken to Hospital Again

93-year-old spiritual leader of the Shas party treated for weakness and dehydration. He's in good condition.

Rabbi Naim Ovadia (Yosef), 92

The rabbi was the brother of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

Chief Rabbi: No to Bothersome Airplane Prayers

Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef warns against causing a nuisance with Jewish prayers on airplanes.

Rabbi Ovadia's Condition Improving

The rabbi spent the holiday at the ICU in Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef to Spend Holiday in Hospital

Despite an improvement in his condition, doctors decide that Rabbi Ovadia Yosef will remain at the hospital for Rosh Hashanah.

Rabbis: 'Tear the Heavens' With Pleas for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef remains in stable condition in the emergency unit of Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Taken to Hospital Again

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef taken to hospital following a deterioration in his health condition.

Doctors: Rabbi Yosef Resting, He Should be Fine

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef is in good health, said a spokesperson for Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, after the Rabbi was hospitalized Sunday

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Hospitalized

Renowned Torah sage is hospitalized again for back pain.

Ben-Dahan: Rabbinate Results show Rabbi Yosef’s Power

Deputy Minister: religious-Zionist rabbis lost because the religious-Zionist community has no Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

"It Doesn't Matter What Kind of Kippah a Jew Wears"

Shas spiritual leader's son rejects incitement from his father's party, calls for more to be done to help agunot

Shas Backpedals on Religious Zionists as ‘Amalek’

Shas party Spiritual Leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef tries to minimize damage from a charge labeling religious Zionist rabbis as ‘Amalek.’

Amalek? Rabbi 'Only Meant Bayit Yehudi Leaders'

Sources in Rabbi Shalom Cohen's household: he did not mean to disparage the entire National-Religious public

Naftali Bennett Slams Hareidi Incitement

Bayit Yehudi leader reacts strongly to Shas rabbi's incendiary statements, demands Rabbi Ovadia Yoseph denounce them.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Released from Hospital

Shas spiritual leader is out of hospital following surgery.

Rabbi Yosef Recovering After Successful Surgery

MK Aryeh Deri visits Rabbi Ovadia Yosef in the hospital, says he is recovering from surgery on his lower back.

Sources: Rabbi Yosef to Undergo Back Surgery

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef was back in the hospital on Sunday, after complaining about pains in his back

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Diagnosed with Broken Back

Doctors reveal that the cause of rabbi’s pain is a broken vertebra. The answer may be surgery.

Rabbi Stav: I was 'Shocked' by Rabbi Ovadia's Attack

Candidate for Chief Rabbi tells Arutz Sheva: "My first reaction was, what does G-d want from me? I decided not to respond.”

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Hospitalized

Shas leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef is hospitalized with strong pain, may face surgery.

Deri Defends Comments: ‘Evildoer’ Doesn’t Mean Bad

Shas head defends Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s criticism of Rabbi Stav, says ‘evildoer’ is not necessarily a bad person.

Anger as Shas Head Compares Rabbi to 'Idol in Temple'

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef says choosing Rabbi Stav as Chief Rabbi would be ‘like putting an idol in the sanctuary.’