Ovadia Yosef
High Court dismisses Shas petition after Ovadia Yosef memorial conference canceled
The three-day event had been planned for October 6-8 at Jerusalem’s International Convention Center.
MQG demands gov't open criminal probe into Shas spiritual leader after attack on attorney-general
Popular Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon marries partner Ella Lusa at age 86
Israeli society Jewish for all Jews - Zvika Zameret's legacy - opinion
Holyland state witness: I bribed former TA mayor
State witness says he gave money to Ovadia Yosef and to Arye Deri for his legal battles.
Whither Shas?
Even if Ovadia Yosef lives to the ripe old age of Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, who passed away several weeks ago at age 102, his day will come. By the look at things, after the old rabbi’s passing, Shas will simply disintegrate.
Nitzan Chen takes the helm at the GPO
Chen took over the job from Oren Helman, who left in December 2011 after less than two years in the position.
PMO seeking Ovadia Yosef’s support for Iran strike
Gov't officials confirm National Security Adviser Amidror met with Shas spiritual leader to discuss party's Iran position.
The challenge: To marry in the rabbinate
Religious councils' treatment of their residents cannot continue to operate as a comedy.
Grapevine: From Tisha Be’av to Iftar
Notwithstanding the recent terrorist attack that claimed the lives of five Israeli tourists in Bulgaria, tourism between the two countries is on the rise.
Jews Celebrate end of 7-year Talmud study cycle
Climactic denouement of the Daf Yomi study cycle of the Talmud staged in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem; tens of thousands attend.
Gafni: Plesner recommendations 'evil and malicious'
Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef reportedly says Shas will quit coalition if personal sanctions are imposed.
Grapevine: A friendly slap on the face
The former Sephardi chief rabbi Ovadia Yosef must be extraordinarily fond of Peres because he gave him not one slap, not two slaps – but three.
Accusation: Shas leaders ‘taking over rabbinate’
Charges of ‘cronyism’ in appointments leveled by close relative of Ovadia Yosef.