Ya'akov Yosef
Israeli rabbi and member of Knesset
Born
1946
79 years ago
Died
April 12th, 2013
12 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Israel
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Served as a prominent rabbi and politician in Israel, contributing to religious and political discourse in the country. Elected to the Knesset representing the Shas party, he worked to promote the interests of the religious community within Israeli society. His tenure included advocacy for social justice, education, and welfare programs for disadvantaged groups. In addition to political efforts, engaged in religious leadership and traditional teachings, impacting the spiritual lives of many followers.
Served in the Knesset as a member of Shas
Influenced religious education policies
Contributed to social welfare legislation
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