Congregation Etz Ahaim

July 20, 2025 at 4:30pm

Rabbi Meyer Yedid is a prominent Jewish leader, educator, and author who serves as the senior Rabbi of Congregation Shaare Zion, the largest Sephardic synagogue in the western hemisphere. He leads a dynamic and inclusive community center that offers vibrant educational and spiritual programming for people of all ages and backgrounds.

He is also the founder and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Darche Eretz (YDE), a rapidly growing educational network with five divisions and nearly 2,500 students. Under his leadership, YDE was recognized by Torah Umesorah as the "School of the Year" in North America—a testament to its outstanding impact and innovation in Jewish education.

Rabbi Yedid is a highly sought-after speaker and teacher, renowned for his ability to convey timeless Jewish wisdom in a relatable and inspiring manner. His lectures—delivered both in-person and online—reach audiences worldwide.

He is the author of several bestselling books published by ArtScroll, including The Power of Tranquility, The Power of Simcha, and The Power of Chinuch, which have been translated into four languages and are widely read across the Jewish world.

Rabbi Yedid is the son of the late Chief Rabbi of Syria, Hagaon Harav Yomtov Yedid zt”l, a revered Torah scholar and spiritual leader who authored the multi-volume Meir Tov and served the Aleppo Jewish community with distinction. His extraordinary life and legacy are documented in the acclaimed ArtScroll biography For the Sake of Heaven.

With a unique blend of warmth, wisdom, and clarity, Rabbi Yedid continues to make a profound impact on the Jewish world, offering guidance, education, and inspiration to the next generation of Jewish life.