Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Avraham Yosef kosher-certification case
Avraham Yosef was convicted of breach of trust after allegations that he used his public rabbinical position to advance the interests of Badatz Beit Yosef. The plea agreement required resignation from public office and a seven-year ban on holding another public position.
2013
Leaked recordings and Shas leadership conflict
Private recordings of Ovadia Yosef were leaked after his death during the contest between Eli Yishai and Aryeh Deri for control of Shas. The disclosure intensified family and party tensions.
Inheritance dispute after Ovadia Yosef's death
A dispute arose among family members after Ovadia Yosef's will named Moshe Yosef as the principal beneficiary of most of the estate. The dispute was settled before a full court ruling.