Jewish Power Slams Supreme Court Over Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Study Day Ruling

Jewish Power party members have strongly criticized the Supreme Court of Justice's decision to reject a petition by the Shas party. The petition sought to reinstate study days honoring Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the late spiritual leader of Shas. MK Michael Malchieli of Shas, speaking to Kikar HaShabbat, accused the Supreme Court and the legal counsel of politically motivated persecution.

Malchieli stated that the court's decision is a "disgrace" and demonstrates the judiciary's "deep disconnect from the people." He emphasized that the legacy of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef cannot be extinguished, asserting, "We will not be able to extinguish the candle of Maran."

The court's rejection of the petition means that the study days, which were intended to commemorate Rabbi Yosef, will not proceed. The specific reasons for the court's ruling were not detailed in the provided text, but the political backlash from Jewish Power highlights the ongoing tensions between religious parties and the Israeli judiciary.