Bnei Brak Education Director Resigns for Knesset Seat

Moshe Rosenthal, who was placed fifth on the United Torah Judaism party list for the upcoming Knesset elections, has resigned from his position as Director of the Education Administration in the Bnei Brak Municipality. Rosenthal served in the role for three and a half years.

In a farewell letter to municipal employees, Rosenthal announced his departure, stating he was moving on to a "new station and a public mission in the parliamentary field." Malka Gordon, head of the accounting department within the Education Administration, has been appointed as acting director. The municipality has not yet announced a permanent replacement, with sources indicating the position will likely be filled through a tender process.

The decision for Rosenthal to enter the Knesset was reportedly made only on Saturday night, leading to the swiftness of his resignation. Several potential candidates for the permanent director role are already being discussed, including Shimi Kasesh, who currently manages the elementary and secondary education department and serves as deputy director of the Education Administration.

Rosenthal expressed gratitude to Mayorחנוך זייברט (Hanoch Zeibert), the city leadership, and the Education Administration staff for their work and dedication to the city's education system. He asked for forgiveness for any unintentional offense caused during his tenure and wished the staff continued success in advancing the city's education system.