About Shalom Cohen
Lived 1930 – 2022 (aged 91). Shalom Cohen was an Israeli rosh yeshiva and religious leader.
Early life and education Born on 3 November 1930, The couple had eight children.
Cohen was an outspoken critic of Modern Orthodox and secular Jews in Israel. and in 2015, he called the Israeli national anthem, "Hatikvah", "a stupid song".
He also expressed hard-line views on issues affecting the Haredi community in Israel. In 2014, he decried the dire effects on Israeli Sephardi Jews of the proposed Israeli law to draft yeshiva students, and issued a letter in which he forbade Haredi women from undertaking post-high-school studies at academic colleges. He urged his constituency to refrain from using smartphones and to strengthen their involvement in Torah study. tens of thousands attended the funeral.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shalom Cohen?
Israeli rabbi
When was Shalom Cohen born?
Shalom Cohen was born on 3 November 1930 in Jerusalem.
When did Shalom Cohen die?
Shalom Cohen died on 22 August 2022 in Hadassah Ein Karem Hospital.
What was Shalom Cohen's occupation?
Shalom Cohen was a rosh yeshiva and religious leader.
What nationality was Shalom Cohen?
Shalom Cohen was Israeli.
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· DBpedia: Shalom Cohen (rabbi)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shalom Cohen. https://biography.guide/shalom-cohen-rosh-yeshiva/
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