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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 589

Shalom Cohen

Ultra-Orthodox men react during the funeral of Rabbi Shalom Cohen in Jerusalem, August 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
August 22, 2022, 6:27 pm
‘A source of light’: Thousands pay respects to Shas luminary Rabbi Shalom Cohen
Yeshiva students from across the country attend funeral for Cohen, ‘whose teachings, prayers and blessings protected the nation,’ Chief Rabbi Lau says
By Tobias Siegal
Inca Jew Iosef Sánchez and his family, Los Olivos, Lima, Peru, 2004 (Courtesy of Graciela Mochkofsky)
August 22, 2022, 1:46 pm
Daily Briefing Aug. 22: ‘Prophet’ who brought Inca Jews to Israel; primaries preview
Political correspondent Tal Schneider on Shas rabbi Shalom Cohen and Tuesday’s hot races; feature writer Renee Ghert-Zand brings tale of lost Holocaust cabaret, ‘The Last Cyclist’
By ToI Staff
Jewish men pray near the body Rabbi Shalom Cohen, the spiritual leader of the ultra-Orthodox Shas party, at a synagogue in Jerusalem on August 22, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 22, 2022, 10:25 am
Jerusalem braces for mass crowds, traffic snarls at Shas spiritual leader’s funeral
Large number of emergency responders stationed along Monday afternoon’s procession route; chief Sephardic rabbi says it’s a ‘duty’ to attend service for Shalom Cohen
By ToI Staff
Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Shalom Cohen attends a campaign event at a synagogue in Jerusalem on September 14, 2019. (Aharon Krohn/Flash90)
August 22, 2022, 5:01 am
Rabbi Shalom Cohen, spiritual leader of the Shas party, dies at 91
Ultra-Orthodox party chairman Aryeh Deri mourns loss of faction’s council head, calling Cohen ‘our father, our teacher and our leader’
By ToI Staff
Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Shalom Cohen speaks during a campaign event of the Shas party in Holon on September 11, 2019. (Aharon Krohn/Flash90)
June 21, 2022, 11:36 am
A year out of power, Haredim hail government’s downfall, credit divine intervention
In statements and newspaper headlines, ultra-Orthodox rabbis and politicians rejoice as one of the few coalitions in recent decades that didn’t include them falls apart
By Judah Ari Gross
UAE envoy Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khajah, left, meets Shas party spiritual leader Rabbi Shalom Cohen in Jerusalem, May 30, 2021. (Screenshot: YouTube)
May 31, 2021, 1:14 pm
Top ultra-Orthodox rabbi tells UAE envoy Temple Mount shouldn’t concern Jews
Shas party spiritual leader Shalom Cohen and Emirati ambassador Al Khajah meet, agree that recent violence at Jerusalem holy site is ‘crazy’
By ToI Staff
Ultra-Orthodox Jews in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Mea Shearim on October 2, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 2, 2020, 6:47 pm
In call with Haredi leaders ahead of Sukkot, PM says no relief on restrictions
Netanyahu urges mayors to call on their residents to ‘strictly adhere’ to government health guidelines; ultra-Orthodox account for some 40% of new cases
By ToI Staff
President Reuven Rivlin (L) makes a visit to the home of Rabbi Shalom Cohen (R) on October 1, 2020 (Koby Gideon/ GPO)
October 2, 2020, 4:03 am
Rivlin makes ’emergency’ visit to top ultra-Orthodox rabbi as virus cases spiral
Several top rabbis urge Haredi public to obey lockdown rules over Sukkot holiday, amid fears of mass gatherings and defiance of prayer restrictions
By ToI Staff
Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Shalom Cohen speaks at a Shas conference in Jerusalem on September 27, 2018. (Aharon Krohn/ Flash90/ File)
October 16, 2019, 7:58 am
Shas rabbi: Heaven assured for Lapid, Liberman if they join Haredim in coalition
Shalom Cohen says a heavenly voice will proclaim Blue and White No. 2, Yisrael Beytenu leader each have a place in the World to Come if they form government with his party
By Jacob Magid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) with former communications minister Ayoub Kara at a Likud faction meeting at the Knesset, on May 7, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
June 12, 2019, 4:32 pm
Former ambassadors to Egypt urge PM not to tap Likud minister as envoy
In 3rd public appeal to government in a week, ex-envoys say Ayoub Kara should not be given sensitive post over professional diplomat Amira Oron
By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff
Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Shalom Cohen speaks at a Shas conference in Jerusalem on September 27, 2018. (Aharon Krohn/ Flash90/ File)
January 20, 2019, 9:19 am
Shas spiritual leader said to nix merger of ultra-Orthodox parties
Rabbi Shalom Cohen reportedly says he wants to preserve Shas’s unique identity in serving the Sephardic community
By ToI Staff
Shas MK Yigal Guetta (R) submits his letter of resignation from the Knesset to Speaker Yuli Edelstein (L) on September 17, 2017 (Knesset speaker's office)
September 17, 2017, 11:41 am
Shas MK resigns amid furor over his attendance at nephew’s gay wedding
Yigal Guetta submits letter to Knesset speaker, ending 20-month stint in politics; will be replaced by Bat Yam Deputy Mayor Rafael Barnaz
By ToI Staff
Shas MK Yigal Guetta in Jerusalem, February 16, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 13, 2017, 9:08 pm
Shas sages said ‘divided’ over resignation of gay wedding MK
Compromise may be in the works after Yigal Guetta holds off from formally resigning; he notified Shas leader but not Knesset speaker
By ToI Staff
Yachad party leader Eli Yishai kisses the hand Rabbi Meir Mazuz during press conference in Bnei Brak, December 25, 2014. (Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90)
June 1, 2017, 12:02 pm
Senior Shas figures said to discuss return of Eli Yishai to helm party
Sources say loyalty to current leader Aryeh Deri still strong, but graft probe leaves party heads preparing for the day after
By Sue Surkes
Ultra Orthodox men protest against the Women of the Wall movement as they hold a monthly prayer service at the Western Wall in Jerusalem Old City, February 27, 2017. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
February 27, 2017, 11:18 am
Hundreds of Orthodox protesters try to block Women of the Wall service
Police protect progressive Jewish group during its monthly prayer session at Western Wall; one activist decries ‘mob of mean black hats’
By ToI Staff
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