Benzion Uziel (1948-1954)
Jacob Meir (1921-1939)
As of 2011, the most famous Sephardi rabbi in Israel is former Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.
Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog (1948-1959)
Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog (1948-1959)
That depends how far back you want to go. Before the creation of the modern State of Israel the first Chief Rabbis were:AshkenaziAbraham Isaac CookSephardiYaakov MeirAfter the creation of the State of Israel:AshkenaziYitzhak HaLevi HerzogSephardiBenzion Uziel
The postal address for the Chief Rabbi of Israel is as follows: Chief Rabbi's Office, 1 Keren Hayesod Street, Jerusalem, Israel, 9100001. This office is responsible for various religious and community matters within Israel. For specific inquiries or correspondence, it's advisable to check the official website for any updates or additional contact information.
Israel has 2 Chief Rabbis: 1. Ashkenaz - Yona Metzger 2. Sephard - Shlomo Amar
Meir Auerbach (1860-1871)
A Chief Rabbi
Their last Chief Rabbi was Rabbi Chalom Messas (1961-1978).
The Chief Rabbi is in charge of the Jewish community in the country he lives in.
The Ashkenazic Jews, call him a Rabbi or Rebbe. While the Sephardic jews call him a Chacham (lit. a wise person). Rabbi and Chacham are their titles as well.