The Sudden Passing of Rabbi Yehuda Chaiyek of Katzrin

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Rabbi Yehuda Chaiyek of Katzrin, may his memory be blessed, died suddenly on the Sabbath, according to Behadrei Haredim. According to Arutz Sheva, he was a resident of Katzrin in the Golan Heights and had in the past run for the position of Rishon LeZion and Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel. According to Behadrei Haredim, he served as a liturgical poet and community rabbi in Katzrin.

According to Kikar HaShabbat, the funeral will take place today at noon in Katzrin. According to Arutz Sheva, he worked to spread Torah and bring hearts closer.