Rabbi Ovadia Yosef was a prominent Israeli rabbi and scholar, born on September 24, 1920, in Baghdad, Iraq. He became the Chief Rabbi of the Sephardic community in Israel and was known for his extensive knowledge of Jewish law, particularly in the Sephardic tradition. His teachings and rulings had a significant impact on Jewish life and practice in Israel and beyond. In addition to his religious leadership, Rabbi Ovadia was a founding member of the Shas political party, which represents the interests of Sephardic Jews in Israel. He authored numerous books, including the influential Yabia Omer, which addresses various legal questions. Rabbi Ovadia passed away on October 7, 2013, leaving a lasting legacy in Jewish scholarship.