Attorney-General Demands Postponing Rav Ovadia Yosef’s ‘Political’ Memorial, Shas Fume At Request
Yitzhak Yosef said the memorial honors a Torah leader, not a political figure, after the attorney general raised election-period concerns.
- Former Sephardi Chief Rabbi Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef condemned Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Sunday, declaring "may the Almighty destroy her" after she postponed state-sponsored memorial events for his late father, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.
- The Attorney General's office requested the delay citing concerns that state-sponsored events near upcoming Knesset elections could constitute public resource misuse, specifically noting Shas' prominent use of the late Rabbi's image in their campaign.
- Comparing the event to the state ceremony for former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, Rabbi Yosef argued his father was a Torah scholar rather than a political figure. He described the decision as a cancellation, though reports indicate the conference was merely rescheduled.
- Shas accused the Attorney General of "trampling the law" and said it would pursue legal action to overturn the decision. Religious Services Ministry Director-General Yehuda Avidan also demanded an explanation, arguing the decision ignored legislation requiring an annual state memorial.
- The controversy represents a fundamental political choice, according to Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, who claimed the Attorney General's office is attempting to "erase every trace of Torah and Judaism." The party continues to emphasize the late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's religious and cultural legacy.
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Chief Rabbi wishes God 'destroys' Israel's attorney general over memorial delay
The spiritual leader of the Haredi Shas party slammed Baharav-Miara during his weekly sermon, criticizing her decision to postpone a memorial celebration for his father, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. 'May He strike her as she deserves,' he said
“HASHEM SHOULD STRIKE HER”: HaGaon HaRav Yitzchak Yosef Blasts Attorney General Over Maran HaRav Ovadia Yosef ZT”L Memorial
HaGaon HaRav Yitzchak Yosef issued a blistering attack against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Motzei Shabbos, following her opposition to holding the annual government-sponsored memorial marking the yahrtzeit of his father, Maran HaGaon HaRav Ovadia Yosef zt”l, due to its proximity to the upcoming elections. Speaking during his weekly Motzei Shabbos shiur, HaRav Yosef expressed […]
Attorney-General Demands Postponing Rav Ovadia Yosef’s ‘Political’ Memorial, Shas Fume At Request
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Former Sephardi Chief Rabbi Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has launched a fierce attack on Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara over her decision to postpone government-sponsored memorial events commemorating his father, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, amid concerns that the events could be used for election campaigning. Speaking during his weekly Torah lecture, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef accused […]
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