Ovadia Yosef
Rabbi and scholar, Chief Rabbi of Israel
Born
Died
2013
13 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Israel
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An Iraqi-Israeli rabbi and scholar served as the Chief Rabbi of Israel from 1973 to 1983. Authored numerous works on Jewish law and philosophy, contributing significantly to contemporary Halakha. Established the Shas political party, which aimed at representing the interests of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews in Israeli politics. Influenced religious and political life in Israel during his tenure.
Served as Chief Rabbi of Israel
Authored extensive Jewish legal writings
Founded the Shas political party
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