Yitzhak Yosef
Israel
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Yitzhak Yosef is an Israeli Haredi rabbi. The former Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, he also serves as the rosh yeshiva of Yeshivat Hazon Ovadia in Jerusalem's Romema neighborhood. Since the end of his term as Chief Rabbi, he joined Moetzet Chachmei HaTorah, the rabbinic leadership council of the Shas party. In August 2026, he was recognized as the spiritual leader (Nasi) of the Moetzet Chachmei HaTorah and Shas party.
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Sep 13, 2026
Far Right
Speaking out on religious issues and potential coalition demands for the Haredi sector.
Shas remains a key partner for Religious Zionism in protecting religious status quo and funding for yeshivas.