Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Chaim Israel has been performing for many years across the Jewish world with great success. His special connection with Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the performance on an isolated island that endangered his life, and non-Jews who wholeheartedly sing his songs.

Minister of Religious Services Michael Malkieli reminisces about his childhood in the Bukharan neighborhood, shares insights from his early political career, and remembers the articles he published on the Hidabroot website. What are his thoughts on national disputes? A rare and touching interview.

Exploring the intriguing decision of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef to pray for President Hosni Mubarak's wellbeing. Special piece for the yahrzeit of Rabbi Chaim Kapusi.

How did the great leaders of Israel cope with severe ailments? What message did Rabbi Ovadia want to convey to Rabbi Ades? What miracles were observed with Rabbi Abba Shaul? And what particularly moved Rabbi Bransdorfer? Rabbi Raphael Gabriel, who had the merit of tending to the esteemed leaders of Israel from all communities, speaks for the first time.

Rabbi Zion Cohen, Rabbi of Or Yehuda, alongside Rabbi Aharon Butbul, leads the 'Dorot' fertility institute following the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. In a rare and open conversation, he discusses the fertility treatments he and his wife underwent, his love for the people of Israel, and the feelings of thousands of childless couples. "There is no more beautiful sound than hearing a baby's voice in the house after decades of infertility."

Discover whether it's permitted to wash hands in a sink connected to garden irrigation and if you can discard fruit pits on the ground - practical Shabbat laws based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Essential halachic guidelines for after-meal blessings based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Essential Shabbat guidelines for everyday activities based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Essential guidelines for accepting Shabbat according to the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A guide to morning routines and ritual handwashing according to the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Essential guidelines for observing Sukkot according to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's rulings

Essential guidance on marriage laws from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's rulings

Practical guidance on Shabbat activities based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A guide to essential summer halachic practices based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Essential Shabbat guidelines: Two daily halachot based on rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef zt"l

Essential guidelines for observing Israel's Independence Day with meaning and respect

In the passing of Israel's young men, particularly those under twenty years of age - about whom the holy Zohar says that those who die before the age of twenty are placed in the hands of angels, and every Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh they are elevated to Hashem's presence

Shortly after Maran's passing, Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, who passed away yesterday at the age of 80, revealed the warm and personal connection with Maran. What happened at their final meeting?

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, of blessed memory, wept with the people of Gush Katif. What did he pray for the enemies of Israel, and how was his concern for the fate of synagogues manifested?

Understanding Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's position on ascending the Temple Mount: Does the sanctity of the Temple remain today, and are there areas within it where entry is permitted?