Rabbi Moshe Adri Crowned Rabbi of Givatayim

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Rabbi Moshe Yosef Adri was crowned rabbi of Givatayim in a ceremony attended by Israel's chief rabbis, city rabbis and public figures. He was elected with the support of 31 members of the electoral body and continues the path of his father, Rabbi Pinchas Adri of blessed memory, who served for many years as the city's rabbi.

At the ceremony, attended by the chief rabbis, public figures and crowds, Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar wrapped Rabbi Adri in a new tallit and delivered remarks. Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar said: "The role of a rabbi is to warm every Jew, regardless of his political views, whether right or left."

Rabbi Moshe Adri will fill his late father's place as rabbi of Givatayim.