Legacy
"Replacing Hacham Yedidia is impossible. The closest we can come to him is his very able son, Rav David Shofet, who has dedicated his life to Iranian Jewry like his father did," said Andy Abrishami, a Nessah board member and the elder Shofet's son-in-law. "It's hard to be a rabbi under any circumstances, especially when you're a rabbi for Iranian Jews, because their expectations are much higher, but he, with his humility and dedication, has captured the Iranian Jews' favor."
| Jewish titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by N/A |
Chief Rabbi of Iran 1922–1980 |
Succeeded by Uriel Davidi |
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| Name | Shofet, Yedidia |
| Alternative names | |
| Short description | |
| Date of birth | 14 November 1908 |
| Place of birth | Kashan, Iran |
| Date of death | 24 June 2005 |
| Place of death | Los Angeles, California |
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