The photo captures the pre-1948 facade of Porat Yosef Yeshiva in the Old City of Jerusalem under the leadership of Rabbi Ezra Attiya. Rabbi Attiya was known for his personal involvement with every student. His torah teaching schedule included
- Regular testing for younger boys.
- Daily shiur sessions for older students.
- Nightly shiur for married Kollel students.
- Weekly mussar lectures lasting up to two hours for the entire yeshiva.
He pioneered a distinctive Sephardic approach to Torah and musar, advocating the study of the musar classic Chovot ha-Levavot. Additionally, Rabbi Attiya emphasized the importance of starting each day with a brief mussar lesson. His profound knowledge and esteemed reputation earned admiration from Torah luminaries like Tzvi Pesach Frank and the Chazon Ish, who praised his intellectual prowess. His top student, Chacham Ovadia Yosef, eulogized Rabbi Ezra Attiya, testifying to his exceptional mastery of Choshen Mishpat.