Dudu Topaz's Son: "I am Spiritually Connected to Judaism and Faith"
Marking 10 years since entertainer Dudu Topaz's passing, his eldest son Daniel shares about the Torah scroll to be introduced this week in his memory, and the connection with Rabbi Yitzhak Reviv, head of Kiryat Ye'arim council—a connection that brought to light beautiful stories of mitzvot involving 'between person and their fellow' performed by Dudu in secret.
- שירה דאבוש (כהן)
- פורסם כ"ו אב התשע"ט
Dudu Topaz of blessed memory (screenshot) #VALUE!
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In the picture: Daniel during the funeral of his father Dudu (screenshot)In the picture: Daniel during the funeral of his father Dudu (screenshot)
Marking 10 years since the passing of entertainer Dudu Topaz, his eldest son Daniel shares about the Torah scroll to be introduced in the coming days in his memory, and about the connection with Rabbi Yitzhak Reviv, head of Kiryat Ye'arim council.
In an interview with Linoy Mashali from 'Srogim', Topaz reveals that the bond with Rabbi Reviv occurred after his father's death, when the rabbi visited the family to recount the many mitzvot Topaz performed in his lifetime. "Rabbi Yitzhak is one of those who came to us after my father's demise to tell us about the mitzvot and donations he made in secret. We had the privilege to meet a rare individual," Daniel states.
One story associated with Dudu Topaz is an instance where he donated 100,000 shekels to a needy family—all in secret and purely altruistically. "Rabbi Yitzhak moved us all with the stories about Dad," Daniel recounts. "We pondered how we could contribute to highlighting the unity and friendship that blossomed against all odds—a secular family from Tel Aviv that developed into a true friendship."
In the picture: Daniel during the funeral of his father Dudu (screenshot)This coming Thursday, as mentioned, Rabbi Reviv plans to introduce the Torah scroll to the great synagogue in Kiryat Ye'arim. This is a unique Torah scroll, with half Ashkenazi and half Sephardi elements—not by coincidence. "We wanted to create something impactful that symbolizes our family, under the themes of unity and repair," Daniel explains and adds that the scroll essentially unites everyone into one whole, without ethnic distinctions because "we are all Jews and part of the nation of Israel."
Daniel concludes the interview by revealing his deep connection to Judaism, stating that he is "spiritually connected to Judaism and faith in the deepest way possible. I talk to the Creator all day. Ultimately, when the plane shakes a bit—everyone turns to the same place."
