Jerusalem police on Sunday morning 2 Cheshvan report they are ready for the yahrzeit of Maran HaGaon HaRav Ovadia Yosef ZT”L, as necessary preparations have been taken in the area of the Sanhedria Cemetery in the city. the yahrzeit is 3 Marcheshvan.

Mispallalim are expected to begin making their way to the rav’s kever on Sunday night and throughout the day Monday, 3 Cheshvan. A sizable police force will man the Shmuel HaNavi, Bar Ilan and Golda Meir intersections to keep traffic flowing as much as possible.

Police suggest motorists who do not have to be in the area of the Sanhedria Cemetery take alternate routes.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)