In the wake of the shocking desecration and arson attack at his shul, former Rishon LeTzion Rav Yitzchok Yosef has departed for Canada as part of an emergency chizuk mission on behalf of Eretz Yisroel and the Olam HaTorah.
The rov traveled on a private plane discreetly donated by one of the leading philanthropists who regularly supports Torah institutions.
The mission comes just days after the deliberate burning of the beis medrash where Rav Yosef delivers shiurim. Surveillance footage from the scene reportedly showed the suspect targeting the rov‘s seat, pouring flammable liquid, igniting it, and fleeing.
Israeli security forces arrested a suspect in his twenties, a resident of Yerushalayim, in connection with the attack. He is currently being interrogated, though details of the investigation have been placed under a gag order at the request of police.
The Canada trip for Rav Yosef is expected to include visits with rabbonim and communal leaders, and gatherings focused on strengthening emunah and achdus in light of recent events.
{Matzav.com Israel}