Shas-backed candidate Zevadia Cohen appointed new chief rabbi of Tel Aviv
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 15:23 UTC
- Sources: Times of Israel
Rabbi Zevadia Cohen has been appointed as the new chief rabbi of Tel Aviv, supported by Mayor Ron Huldai and a 64-member committee.
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