Ovadia Buddy Sutton A"H

Ovadia Buddy Sutton a”h was raised in the holy city of Jerusalem in a home that was frequented by the greatest Sephardic hakhamim of the time. His parents, Hillel and Bahia Menashe Sutton a”h, instilled in him a deep love and respect for our Sephardic heritage and traditions.Throughout his entire life he possessed a deep love for the Land of Israel, most especially the city of Jerusalem. He emigrated to the US at the age of 24, where he and his brothers eventually built a successful wholesale and retail business. He always made it his first priority to help other community members by offering them employment opportunities in his business. In addition, he would always encourage them to grow and build their own businesses, putting his personal interests aside for the benefit of others. Many went on to be highly successful entrepreneurs and leaders in our community. His deep respect for Torah, love of Israel and commitment to the welfare of others all serve as pillars that Yeshivat Moreshet Yerushalaym is based on. We are honored to have all Torah studied at our Yeshivah in his memory.