Today, the 3rd of Sivan, marks the second Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Uri Zohar ZT”L (1935-2022), well known for his transformation from a secular Israeli film star to a Torah master.
His journey inspired many, and his speeches captivated the audiences, recounting his journey to Torah.
He had a massive impact on the Baal Tshuvah movement in Eretz Yisroel.
Starting to learn Torah after losing a bet to Rav Yitzchak Shlomo Zilberman; years later, he’s still the voice, but to a different crowd.
Uri Zohar in other days, with his longtime sidekick, best friend, and eventual mechutan Arik Einstein. “Saba Uri has a beard long enough for both of us”
Uri Zohar at the microphone with his entertainment troupe, performing for soldiers during the Yom Kippur War.
