Following weeks of intense halachic debate among the rabbanim of Ramla regarding the proper observance of Purim in the city, a final ruling has been issued by Rav Yitzchok Yosef, clearly establishing the order of Purim observances for local residents.

The controversy, which drew significant attention in recent weeks and extended beyond rabbinic circles into the broader public, was brought before the former Rishon Letzion after the city’s mara d’asra, Rav Yitzchok Abuchatzeira, sought clarification regarding historical and halachic uncertainties surrounding Ramla’s status with respect to the laws of Purim.

In order to ascertain the precise facts on the ground and clarify the relevant historical data, the mara d’asra dispatched Rav Almog Levy to examine the findings and review the pertinent sources. The collected information was then submitted to the residence of Rav Yosef, who carefully analyzed the material before rendering a decision.

After a thorough review, Rav Yosef sent a special letter to the mara d’asra through his talmid, Rav Yisrael Siman Tov, issuing a definitive ruling outlining how Purim is to be observed in Ramla.

At the conclusion of the halachic deliberations, it was ruled that residents of Ramla are to observe the full seder yemei haPurim on both the 14th and the 15th of Adar. However, on the second day, the Megillah is to be read without a berachah. On both days, krias haTorah will take place.

{Matzav.com}