Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef taught that peace in the home must come before excessive religious strictness.

Eleven years have passed, yet the absence of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef is profoundly felt. Discover 10 fascinating facts about his remarkable life and his monumental contributions to the Jewish world.

Avi Mimran is one of the prominent journalists in the Haredi sector, often representing Torah views in the general community. His challenging service during Operation Protective Edge, and an important lesson he learned firsthand

Chanukah laws based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and his son Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, edited by Rabbi Oshri Azulai.

Rabbi Reuven Elbaz shares a personal story about overcoming self-doubt, embracing responsibility, and discovering the power of one small beginning

The reason Rabbi Ovadia refused to meet Ariel Sharon, the secrets revealed in his room, the profound halachic rulings, and his immense love for every Jew. Rabbi Yehuda Naki, who served the Rabbi for years, shares incredible memories from his remarkable household.

How one man's deep appreciation for a Torah leader turned into blessings for an entire yeshiva

A heartfelt visit to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef reveals his deep love for Torah and for every Jewish soul, young and old.

From a 12-year-old keeping Shabbat alone to blessings through Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, Sharon’s path shines with Divine guidance

Daily Halacha for the 4th of Sivan 5777 - Summer Laws. Two halachot every day, from the rulings of Maran Rabbi Ovadia Yosef zt"l.

When a reluctant government official heard Sephardic children singing “Shir HaShirim,” he broke down in tears and gave the green light for a school system that would change tens of thousands of lives

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's remarkable ability to balance seemingly contradictory traits was perhaps the most astonishing aspect of his character. A man fully immersed in Torah study while engaging with the political intricacies of the nation. A gentle soul to his students, yet fiercely unwavering when defending Jewish law.

From moving between foster families and serving as a lone soldier, to a career as 'Ornico Bonbonico' the clown, and finally a spiritual return with guidance from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. Two years after the Rabbi's passing, Oren Heller shares his miraculous life story up to his life-changing meeting with the Rabbi: "I sat across from him and cried, and he began to cry with me".

These true stories reveal the strength and holiness of one of the greatest rabbis of our time.

Engaging and Emotional: A Memorial Film on Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Legacy

"Rabbi Moshe, pray for me. With all the pain, only the Torah sustains me," said the late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef to Rabbi Moshe Klein, the Rabbi of the 'Hadassah' medical centers. A year and a half after Rabbi Ovadia's passing, Rabbi Klein speaks for the first time. Moments before the surgery, the call before Rosh Hashanah, and the immense dedication while lying down. And also: the story of the brown armchair. First publication.

A new book compiles around a thousand halachic rulings by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef that were not included in his previous works. Rabbi Rafael Avraham shares insights on the initiative, the process of collecting the material, and surprising details discovered in the rulings.

Building on the Talmudic teaching that the martyrs of Lod hold unmatched spiritual stature, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef extends this divine honor to IDF soldiers who sacrificed their lives defending Israel

"Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's mastery of Jewish knowledge was unparalleled, embodying the wisdom of great Jewish leaders throughout history." A deep dive into the scholarly greatness of Rabbi Yosef.

A seemingly ordinary morning at a Jerusalem grocery store turns into a historic moment as a respected rabbi seeks an unusual role to preserve the future of Torah studies.