Ovadia Yosef

Ovadia Yosef: His Life, Legacy, and Halakhic Revolution is the definitive biography of one of the greatest Torah sages of the modern era. From humble beginnings in Jerusalem to his emergence as a world-class posek, spiritual leader, and political force, Hacham Ovadia reshaped Sephardic Jewry with unmatched halakhic brilliance, compassion, and courage.

This immersive narrative explores his early education under legendary rabbis, his groundbreaking halakhic rulings, and the creation of the Shas movement-giving voice to a once-marginalized population. Drawing from rare sources, eyewitness accounts, and historical context, this book reveals not only the man behind the turban, but also the monumental impact of his vision.

Both scholarly and deeply moving, this work offers readers an intimate look into the life and legacy of a towering figure who changed the face of Judaism in Israel and around the world.