Jerusalem Mayor Denies City is Becoming More Religious
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion has rejected claims that the city is becoming more religiously observant, stating that the status quo is being maintained during his tenure. In a special interview with Yishai Cohen for Kikar HaShabat, Lion asserted that he has not closed any roads on Shabbat since becoming mayor, emphasizing his commitment to preserving the existing balance.
Lion also expressed sorrow over the removal of Rabbi Yitzhak Gutfreund from his position. He strongly criticized opponents of the light rail project on Bar Ilan Street, attributing significant financial damage, estimated in the hundreds of millions, to "external factors causing chaos."
The mayor also spoke about his personal feelings, including his longing for his father, his excitement about the Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, and announced a solution to the crisis facing seminaries.
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