Israeli President Isaac Herzog called Zohar a 'man of culture and Torah,' one who 'made an important contribution to the cultural and spiritual assets of the State of Israel a contribution that will not be forgotten.'
Known for his 1960s lowbrow comedies, Zohar underwent a transformation in the 1970s and turned to religion; PM: Zohar was an 'integral part of Israeliness in all its shades'
Israeli Filmmaker Turned Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Uri Zohar Dies in Jerusalem algemeiner.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from algemeiner.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.