Ovadia Hedaya
1889–1969 (age 80)
Biography
Rabbi Ovadia Hedaya, born in 1889, served as a spiritual anchor for the Sephardic community in Eretz Israel, guiding congregants with compassion and profound scholarship. He dedicated himself to teaching Torah, nurturing students, and reinforcing the continuity of tradition in a rapidly changing world.
Known for his penetrating insights into halacha and his warm, pastoral approach, Rabbi Hedaya offered comfort and clarity to all who sought his counsel. His leadership has left an enduring imprint on Sephardic Jewry and he rests in honor at Har HaMenuchot.