Ovadia Yosef

MQG demands gov't open criminal probe into Shas spiritual leader after attack on attorney-general

According to videos shared on social media, Yosef said that Miara was "crazy," and threatened that "God will curse her."

 Shas spiritual leader and former Sephardic chief rabbi, Yitzhak Yosef, seen during a weekly lecture at the Yazdim synagogue in Jerusalem, June 07, 2025; illustrative.
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 ZVIKA DEFINED himself as neither secular nor religious and perhaps it would be better to think of him as both secular and religious, says the writer.

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Whither Shas?

Even if Ovadia Yosef lives to the ripe old age of Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, who passed away several weeks ago at age 102, his day will come. By the look at things, after the old rabbi’s passing, Shas will simply disintegrate.

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Nitzan Chen takes the helm at the GPO

Chen took over the job from Oren Helman, who left in December 2011 after less than two years in the position.

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PMO seeking Ovadia Yosef’s support for Iran strike

Gov't officials confirm National Security Adviser Amidror met with Shas spiritual leader to discuss party's Iran position.

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The challenge: To marry in the rabbinate

Religious councils' treatment of their residents cannot continue to operate as a comedy.

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Grapevine: From Tisha Be’av to Iftar

Notwithstanding the recent terrorist attack that claimed the lives of five Israeli tourists in Bulgaria, tourism between the two countries is on the rise.

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Jews Celebrate end of 7-year Talmud study cycle

Climactic denouement of the Daf Yomi study cycle of the Talmud staged in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem; tens of thousands attend.

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Gafni: Plesner recommendations 'evil and malicious'

Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef reportedly says Shas will quit coalition if personal sanctions are imposed.

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Grapevine: A friendly slap on the face

The former Sephardi chief rabbi Ovadia Yosef must be extraordinarily fond of Peres because he gave him not one slap, not two slaps – but three.

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Accusation: Shas leaders ‘taking over rabbinate’

Charges of ‘cronyism’ in appointments leveled by close relative of Ovadia Yosef.

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Rabbi Ovadia Yosef prays for Mubarak's release

Shas spiritual leader says ousted Egyptian president "brought honor to Egypt," hopes judges will find him innocent.

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