Ovadia Yosef
Popular Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon marries partner Ella Lusa at age 86
The couple reportedly first met on Facebook, after Lusa sent Gaon a message as a fan of his work. The two began talking on Skype, eventually met in person, and started dating.
Israeli society Jewish for all Jews - Zvika Zameret's legacy - opinion
French mayor cancels Oslo Accords commemoration due to security fears
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's son attacks MK Struck on discrimination law
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef remains in serious condition, no change over holiday
Yosef remains sedated and on a respirator; Rabbi David Yosef: "We are full of hope he will recover."
Ailing Shas spiritual leader Yosef kept in dark on brother’s death
Ovadia Yosef's doctors and family fear that news of his brother's death will cause his health to deteriorate.
Ailing Rabbi Ovadia Yosef kept in dark on brother's death
Shas leader hospitalized after experiencing back aches, other ailments; family source says bad news was kept to avoid adding stress.
Ask the rabbi: Can rabbis inherit rabbinic positions?
Maimonides asserts that inheritance should apply to all positions of authority as long as the heir displays sufficient fear of God and possesses minimal knowledge.
Yosef endorses son Yitzhak in Sephardi chief rabbi race
Ovadia Yosef announces his decision, following older son Avraham's withdrawal from candidacy due to a police investigation.
Freeing the rabbis
If rabbis wish to express their opinions, let them do so as individuals who enjoy freedoms of democracy, not as representatives of Israel.
Chief rabbi candidate Stav slams ‘corrupt politicians’
David Stav, in contention to become Israel's next Ashkenazi chief rabbi, says rabbinate should be ruled by "God-fearing people."
Amar bill buried by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's opposition
Shas spiritual leader supported Amar serving extra term as Sephardi chief rabbi, but opposed Stav for Ashkenazi chief rabbi.
Bayit Yehudi: No deal with Shas on chief rabbinate
Party spokesman denies deal has been agreed on with Shas to cooperate on election of two new chief rabbis.
Confusion around chief rabbinate race
Rumors circulate regarding a possible deal between Shas and Bayit Yehudi to cooperate on election of two new chief rabbis.