The Wonders of Harav Yitzchack Kadouri

191 in the past century, from the greatest of the Rabbis of Israel. He dedicated his entire life for the Jewish nation, and was well known around the world. Harav Yitzchak Kadouri was a source of hope and salvation that millions believed in, in Israel and in the Diaspora. He expressed his love for all Jews, and was a symbol of the unity of the Jewish nation. He was marked by his simple and unpretentious character. He characterized for us all the negation of materialism and he personally exempli¿ed the values of a spiritual way of life, of a higher standard of behavior, as all past leaders of the Jewish nation did. Perhaps we can say that he saw mankind from a different angle, and added to the nation’s system of values. He was a head above in all aspects, in his way of life and in his beliefs. He was a source of pride for us all, and we would pride ourselves and be honored whenever we found ourselves in his presence, to be seen with him. He was full of splendor and holiness his entire life, glory and pleasantness was his. Many non-religious people also visited the Rav, they loved and appreciated him. He was the address and hope for hundreds and thousands of sick people and childless couples. Harav Kadouri was a shield and savior for the oppressed, and in his own unique way, strengthened the belief of many. One of the great personalities of our heritage has passed away, one of the great Rabbis and spiritual leaders of our nation. Harav Yitzchak Kadouri, go in peace on your ¿nal journey, may you rest in everlasting peace. For the sake of the Land which you struggled on its behalf, for the spiritual values you worked to acquire. May you protect the nation of Israel fromAbove, and may we hear of salvation and be comforted in our days. The eulogy of the Gaon and Kabbalist Harav Yaakov Hillel shlita, Head of the Ahavat Shalom Yeshiva We eulogize today the demise of the ‘ultimate’ truth. There is such a thing as truth, and there is such a thing as ‘ultimate’ truth. HaravYitzchak Kadouri, as the premier and eldest Kabbalist of our generation, bore the insignia of ultimate truth. In classical works, the Kabbalah is described as the wisdom of ‘truth.’ The Rav was not only the greatest sage of ‘truth,’ learning and teaching this