Rehovot's Rabbi Shmuel Avidor Hacohen Died At the Age of 79

"Rabbi Shmuel Avidor Hacohen died suddenly Sunday night at his home in Kvutzat Schiller, near Rehovot. Rabbi Avidor Hacohen's funeral was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, at Kvutzat Schiller.

Rabbi Avidor Hacohen was known for his "Weekly Portion" segment which he presented for many years on Israeli television's Channel 1, Army Radio reported. His publications included The Man Against the Stream, which reflected upon the works of Rabbi Yitzhak Hacohen Kook. He was also known for his work bridging between religious and secular Jews, and served as the rabbi of Kfar Shmaryahu.

Rabbi Avidor Hacohen was 79."

Source: JPost staff. Rabbi Shmuel Avidor Hacohen dead at 79. www.JPost.com (4 July 2005) [FullText]