Ovadia Yosef
High Court dismisses Shas petition after Ovadia Yosef memorial conference canceled
The three-day event had been planned for October 6-8 at Jerusalem’s International Convention Center.
MQG demands gov't open criminal probe into Shas spiritual leader after attack on attorney-general
Popular Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon marries partner Ella Lusa at age 86
Israeli society Jewish for all Jews - Zvika Zameret's legacy - opinion
Moshe Yosef backs Deri and Shas in open letter in significant boost for party leader
In surprising move, Moshe Yosef throws support behind Arye Deri despite poor relations and long term isolation from party leadership.
Postal Service issues commemorative stamp for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
The stamp, which has a denomination of two shekels, bears the image of Yosef poring over a volume of Jewish law in a picture taken by photographer Israel Bardugo.
Absence of Rabbi Amar, non-haredim at Shas rally reflects challenges facing party in post-Yosef era
The selection of Rabbi Shalom Cohen as the heir to the spiritual leadership has probably done lasting damage to the political party’s chances of retaining voters from outside the haredi core.
Shas to hold rally to end mourning for Ovadia Yosef
Sunday night’s event will mark the end of the 11-month mourning period observed by close family.
The top 10 stories of 5774
The past year saw former PM Olmert convicted, the murder of a Jerusalem teen that sparked unrest in Jerusalem and the snowstorm of the century.
Shas holds commemorative event for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef as polls indicate decline in party’s strength
Party's support down to just seven seats from its current representation in the Knesset of 11 MKs, poll finds.
The late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's 'mythological chair' to be sold
Seat from which renowned rabbi led his weekly learning sessions could fetch 100,000 shekels to benefit Jewish learning center.
Shas names Rabbi Shalom Cohen as new spiritual leader
Hardline rabbi known for overt hostility toward modern Orthodox, secular Israeli Jews appointed successor of late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
Yitzhak Yosef gives Peres fatherly gift
Peres was among the last of the non-family members to visit Ovadia Yosef in the hospital before the rabbi died on October 7, aged 93.
WATCH: Rabbi Ovadia Yosef cursing IDF draft from beyond the grave
Video surfaces of Shas spiritual leader making incendiary comments against proponents of haredi conscription.
