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The Chief Rabbi of Saudi Arabia, Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael Herzog landed in the Moroccan capital today and arrived at the home of Rabbi Pinto. Rabbi Herzog presented Rabbi Pinto with a special Arabic edition of Rabbi Saadia Gaon’s commentary on the Torah. Rabbi Pinto: “He sanctifies G-d’s name with dedication.” • Full Story, Video
PM-designate also urges Biden to reaffirm US is committed to its allies in the region in order to continue as anchor of stability • Full Story
El Al has received official permission from Saudi Arabia to fly over its territory. The duration of Israeli airlines’ eastbound flights is expected to shorten considerably – beginning next week • Full Story
Rav Yaakov Herzog of Yerushalayim, Chabad Chossid and the “Rav of Saudi Arabia,” recently met with Sheikh Ahmad Qasim Ahmad, who was previously in charge of the Religious and Chastity Police in Mecca • Full Story, Photos
Israel’s prime minister Yair Lapid expressed hope Sunday that his country will establish formal diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia, days before President Joe Biden visits the two countries as part of a regional trip • Full Story
Rabbi Yakov Herzog, American-Israeli self-proclaimed Chief Rabbi of Saudi Arabia, reads the Megillah on Purim in Riyadh, the kingdom’s capital. Rabbi Herzog frequents Saudi Arabia, setting the foundation for Jewish community life in the religious Islamic country.
Dovid Ezagui to Chava Sorkin — Both from Brooklyn
Shmulik Greenberg – Kfar Chabad, Israel to Chani Hasofer – Tzfas, Israel
Velvel Reikhtman (Ben Reb Moshe) – Montreal to Channah Kagan (Bas Reb Zev Moishe) – Crown Heights
L’chayim will be Tuesday night in Ulam Chana – 556 Crown St.
Baby boy to Mendi and Devora Leah Labi (née Spielman) — Crown Heights
