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."

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?

As the anniversary of Maran's passing is marked these days, for his daughter-in-law, Rebbetzin Yehudit Yosef, it's the day when the heart of Israel fell silent. In a special interview, Rebbetzin Yosef recounts the moments of farewell and life thereafter.