Rabbis, Torah scholars and public figures pay tribute to the Rosh Yeshiva 'Kiss Rachamim', the Rabbi of Mazuz.
Rishon LeZion, Rabbi Yosef: "'The Arameans conquered the cliffs.' With sorrow and grief, I received the bitter news of the passing of the great Maran Gaon Rabbi Meir Mazuz, ztk"l, Rosh Yeshiva Kasa Rachamim, to the heights of heaven.
""Maran zt"l was one of the pillars of teaching and tradition in our generation. A great Torah genius and awe, a distinguished arbiter, who devoted his life to the Torah of Israel, its dissemination and transmission to the younger generation. He illuminated the path of thousands and tens of thousands, and raised a generation of scholars who follow in his footsteps and continue his legacy of deepening the Torah and practicing the customs of their ancestors."
""I was privileged to get to know his sublime character up close – a tremendous assiduous, humble, peace-loving and peace-seeking person, who was meticulous in the customs of his sages and did not deviate from their path to the right or left. He was one of the copyists of rumor in our generations, and the world of Torah lost a firm pillar.".
""I send my deepest condolences to his dear family, to his many students in Israel and around the world, and to the entire Torah world, for the great loss. May God bless you.".
Chief Rabbi and President of the Chief Rabbinate Council, Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar, eulogy: "The Rosh Yeshiva, zt"l, was a symbol of diligence and love of the Torah. Every moment of his time was dedicated to studying Torah carefully, up to the ruling of the halakhah at the roots of the various laws and divisions. He raised many thousands of students over decades of Torah study in his holy yeshiva and in the study halls of his listeners and faithful followers scattered throughout the Holy Land, to fame and glory.
""The late Rabbi was true to his path in love for Israel for every Jew without distinction. He meticulously guarded the Holy Land and fought like a lion against any attempt to harm its holiness or integrity.".
""His passing is a huge loss to the entire Jewish people, to his thousands of students and to his uplifting family. His lessons, his halakhic rulings, his pure outlook and the prayer formulas he demanded on the thorn of the law will be a lasting memory of his name until the coming of the Redeemer of righteousness.".
The Chief of Staff Rabbi Yosef, A member of the Shas Council of Elders, eulogized: "He was one of the copyists of the rumor and the transmitters of the tradition of generations in preserving the customs of his ancient community and the glorious tradition of Sephardic Judaism. He taught Torah to students for decades, and he won and won the hearts of many by spreading Torah among the masses. Sephardic Judaism will miss a unique voice that is no longer with us.".
Former Minister Eli Yishai: ""The Arameans conquered the cliffs and the Ark of the Lord was captured. The pillar of fire that goes before the camp, the faithful shepherd, the warrior of truth and justice, taught Torah to thousands and tens of thousands and raised disciples throughout the entire world, humble and lowly in spirit, who despite his sufferings rose up like a lion to serve his Creator, a mighty genius and knowledgeable in all the secrets of the Torah and its interpretations, who raised the wall of religion on a cliff with the knowledge of his pure and pure Torah, the last remnant for a generation of knowledge. Maran, our shepherd, our great rabbi, the great head of the yeshiva, the great gaon Rabbi Meir of Mazuz, may his memory be blessed. All the house of Israel will weep over the fire that the Lord has burned.".
Minister Shlomo Kerei"With deep sorrow and heartache, I received the news of the passing of my teacher and rabbi, the light of the world, the great of the generation, Maran Gaon Rabbi Meir Nissim of Oz, zt"l, Rosh Yeshiva of the Seat of Mercy, one of the great Torah scholars, poskim and spiritual leaders of our generation.
""Rabbi Mazuz, zt"l, was unique in his generation: a tremendous scholar, a distinguished rabbi, a man of truth and courage, who stood by his principles fearlessly, proudly carrying the word of God – without fear or flattery. He was one of the pillars of the glorious Sephardic Jewry, and the guardian of the embers of Tunisian Jewry in the Land of Israel.".
""Along with his greatness in Torah, the late Rabbi zt"l was a true mentor. Not just a Rosh Yeshivah – but a compassionate father. He did not pretend to be a Rebbe, but guided us – his students – to think, to question and to formulate an independent position out of personal responsibility. He once told me: ”You will have sixty advisors, but in the end you will listen to your own voice. Don’t listen to me with your eyes closed – I am not a Rebbe. Consult, think and decide.”.
""The late Rabbi was well-versed in all wisdom - Torah, language, philosophy and sciences, and presented everything with rare nobility and depth. An approach that left a deep mark on us - his tens of thousands of students for generations. I was privileged to be one of his students and to learn from him not only Torah, but also integrity, public responsibility and true love of Israel. His voice was a compass for an entire generation, and his Torah will continue to shine with precious light and serve as a pillar of fire before the camp of Israel, until the coming of the Messiah. May his righteousness protect us, and may we be worthy to see the consolation of Zion and the building of Jerusalem soon in our days.".
Shas movement ""Headed by the rabbis and rabbis of the Council of Torah Scholars, the movement's chairman, Rabbi Aryeh Deri, its representatives and activists, bitterly mourn the passing of the extraordinary gaon, a relic of a generation of wisdom, the son of saints, who dwelt in the depths of Halacha, established the oleh of Torah and placed religion on a pedestal according to the legacy of our rabbis, the Holy One, in the wording and grammar of the prayers in the tradition of the 9th century. He was blessed with the closeness and kindness of the Maran Abir HaRoiim, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the head of the Tunisian Jewry diaspora, who adorned it and was its spiritual leader for decades, the great and great Maran Gaon, Rabbi Meir Mazuz, the head of the Kis Rachamim Yeshiva and its institutions."
""The loss to the world of Torah and Halacha is great. The Shas movement sends condolences to his exalted family, and primarily to his great brother, Shlita, and his rabbinical sons, Shlita, to the thousands of his students and listeners who took him. And may God, the Blessed, heal the brokenness of His people and hasten our redemption soon, Amen.".
Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar: "I received with great sadness the news of the passing of Rabbi Meir Mazuz, Rosh Yeshiva Kasa Rachamim. Rabbi Mazuz was great in Torah and in love for the Land of Israel, a teacher and guide to many. I was privileged to know him. He will be missed. May his memory be blessed.""
The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, expressed deep sorrow: "I begin the week with great sorrow over the passing of Maran Rabbi Meir Mazuz zt"l. I was privileged to be in close contact with him, to hear his advice, to be blessed by his closeness and to receive his blessings, to learn from his immense greatness in Torah and his love for the people and the Land of Israel. His courageous and clear voice, his rulings and his spiritual legacy will accompany us for many years to come. I share in the sorrow of the family, the students and the entire Jewish people. May his memory be blessed.".
Minister of Culture and Sports Mickey Zohar Obituary: "Rabbi Mazuz - one of the greatest rabbis of Israel, a figure of Torah, humility and Jewish strength. I was privileged to meet him, to be impressed by his personality and to be blessed by his words. A clear voice of tradition and wisdom, who brought rare depth and sincerity. May his memory be blessed.".
Minister of Welfare Yaakov Margi: ""As the holiday ended, I received, along with the entire Jewish people, the bitter news of the passing of the great Maran Gaon Rabbi Meir Mazuz, ztk"l, Rosh Yeshiva Kasa Rachamim and the spiritual leader of Tunisian Judaism. He taught Torah for decades and was honored to raise up generations of scholars. And all the House of Israel will mourn the fire that God has burned.".
Minister of the Interior Moshe Arbel"In parting words with deep sorrow, I bid farewell to the great luminary Rabbi Meir Mazuz zt"l. In our last meeting about two weeks ago, he recalled with longing the days when I was privileged to study Torah in his home over twenty years ago. The rabbi's majestic figure will be greatly missed by Torah students and those who listened to him. May his memory be blessed," Arbel wrote.
Chairman of the Religious Zionist Party and Minister of Finance, Bezalel Smotrich, eulogy: "Together with the entire House of Israel, I grieve the passing of the Gaon Rabbi Meir Mazuz zt"l to the highest heavens. The rabbi was one of the leaders of Sephardic Jewry and one of the greatest students of the sages of the generation. With his extraordinary knowledge of Torah and great humility, he led tens of thousands of people of the House of Israel," wrote Smotrich.
Minister Nir Barkat"Together with the House of Israel, I mourn the passing of Rabbi Meir Mazuz, may the late Rabbi Zachary Mazuz, may the late Rabbi Zachary Mazuz be with us. The Rabbi was great in Torah and wisdom and a teacher to many, including those from the Tunisian community, and led a determined line of protecting the Land of Israel and opposing dangerous concessions. May his right protect us and the IDF soldiers, Amen.".
Minister Isaac Wasserlauf"Together with the entire House of Israel, I mourn the passing of the Gaon Rabbi Meir Mazuz, Rosh Yeshiva of the 'Kesa Rachamim' and one of the great Torah and Halacha scholars of our generation. The rabbi was honored to raise many students and to instill the Beit Abba tradition of Tunisian Jewry. I send my condolences to his family and to his tens of thousands of students.".
Minister of Construction and Housing, Yitzhak Goldknopf: ""With great sadness and dark grief, I received the news of the passing of the Maran Rosh HaYeshiva, the great Gaon Rabbi Meir Mazuz ztuk"l - one of the pillars of the Torah world.
""The Grand Rabbi of Mazuz was a great scholar, well-versed in Torah and possessed immense knowledge of the first and last verses, commentaries and rulings, which he quoted from the beginning with marvelous genius, and was honored to have many students throughout the entire Jewish world.
""The Grand Master of the Order of the Holy Spirit, Rabbi Mazuz, stood like a wall in public to preserve the sanctity of the Sabbath, and carried the Sabbath flag proudly - without fear or compromise. The truth that was a candle to his feet is what made him the spiritual teacher of tens of thousands of Jews, even among the traditional public.".
""The world of Torah is enveloped in mourning and pain with his passing, and may the physician for the brokenhearted find a bandage for our pain.".
Minister of Jerusalem and the tradition of Israel, Meir Porush"Together with the entire House of Israel, I mourn the passing of the Maran Rosh Yeshiva of the Seat of Mercy, the great Gaon Rabbi Meir Mazuz ztzu'l - erecting a tent of Torah in the Holy Land, a leader of Tunisian Jewry throughout the world, a guide for thousands, and the president and patron of the generation. Maran Rah'i ztzu'l stood firmly for the Torah of Israel, the people of Israel and the Land of Israel, fearlessly, without compromise, in a clear and honest voice. I had the privilege of a personal and warm connection with him over the years, a connection that continued from generation to generation. His passing is an irreplaceable loss - for me and for all of Israel.".
Chairman of Degel HaTorah MK Moshe Gafni: ""Together with the entire House of Israel, we mourn the passing of the great tzaddik gaon Rabbi Meir Mazuz, zt"l, Rosh Yeshiva 'Kesa Rachamim' and send our condolences to his esteemed family, to his students and loved ones. May the witnesses of the awakening of the dwellers of the earth rest in peace from heaven.".
Chairman of Agudat Israel in the city of Elad, Israel Porush: ""Together with all the residents of the city, I mourn the passing of the Maran Rosh Yeshiva of Kesah Rachamim, the great gaon Rabbi Meir Mazuz ztk"l, whom we were blessed with and who greatly influenced the spiritual path of the city. I was blessed with his closeness and blessings, and on the many times I went to his residence for consultation, it was evident that the holiness of the city burned within him. It is a shame to lose David, and he will not be forgotten.".
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