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Former chief rabbi Bakshi-Doron dies after bout with coronavirus — report
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleFormer Sephardic chief rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron has died, after contracting the coronavirus, according to Haredi media.
Bakshi-Doron, 79, was hospitalized at Jerusalem’s Shaarei Zedek hospital five days ago, after testing positive for the coronavirus.
His family was quoted earlier saying that his situation is “very grave,” and urging prayers on his behalf.
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