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
Paying respect to Rabbi Yosef
The paradox was that what made Shas so popular among Sephardi Israelis also seemed to per perpetuate many of the problems that Sephardim faced.
Shas council rules: Deri to stay leader
Ruling ends speculation about possible changes in faction leadership following Monday's death of party mentor Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.
Rabbi Yosef: Not for him, but for ourselves
It is not just for the passing of the giant among giants that we cry today, but for what we could have still learned from him and now never will.
Fundamentally Freund: It’s the Torah, stupid!
For several hours, Israel’s three main television channels found themselves out of their comfort zone, struggling to explain why so many people from all walks of life felt the need to accompany a rabbi to his final resting place.
The biggest event in Israel's history?
Israeli analytics company casts doubt on police estimates of crowd at Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s funeral in Jerusalem.
Ben Dahan verbally abused at mourning tent for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
Deputy Minister for Religious Services Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan tells Yosef’s sons about his meeting with the rabbi several weeks ago.
Condolences from int'l community highlight Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s controversial legacy
Mix of reactionary statements and permissive rulings contributed to late Shas spiritual leader's complicated reputation.
Political leaders, thousands of followers pay respects to Yosef’s family
One of late rabbi’s sons asks Netanyahu at shiva call to do more to prevent "damage" to Torah world.
Shas leaders vow there won't be split in party
Channel 10: Party officials close to Deri say that if Yishai does not accept Deri's leadership, he will be ostracized.
Thousands of officers successfully oversee largest funeral procession in Israel’s history
Police: Our command center was aware of all activity from the sky and the ground in real time in case any incidents occurred.
