The Sephardic community was deeply honored by the recent visit of Israel’s Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef. He came to Brooklyn and New Jersey, spoke to students at Magen David Yeshivah, the Yeshivah of Flatbush, Hillel Yeshiva, and others. In New Jersey, community members gathered at Congregation Magen David of West Deal to hear him speak and he met with seniors at DSN. His words of wisdom and the blessings he bestowed on our community, wherever he visited, were cherished.
It had been three years since his last visit to DSN. Executive Director Sammy Sitt greeted him outside the building and led him into a room where 40 seniors were awaiting his visit. He was introduced by Rabbi Saul Kassin, who told the Chief Rabbi, “I want you to meet these seniors, because they are the people who built the Sephardic community in America.” The Chief Rabbi proceeded to speak words of Torah, and finished with a blessing. It was a great day.
Students and teachers at Magen David Yeshivah and The Yeshivah of Flatbush were honored to host the Rishon Lesiyon, Chief Rabbi of Israel. At Magen David, the children sat in awe as he spoke about the challenges that face them in the world today, and related that to what Abraham went through in the week’s parashah. At Yeshivah of Flatbush, students sang songs and pizmonim, then Chief Rabbi Yosef spoke and blessed them. It was a memorable morning for everyone. His words will resonate with all the children for years to come.
