Gafni to Head Degel HaTorah Movement After Election Snub

Moshe Gafni, who was recently removed from the top spots on the Degel HaTorah party list for the upcoming Knesset elections and placed in the symbolic 120th position, has been appointed "Chairman of the Degel HaTorah Movement." This appointment comes with a party-funded office, driver, and secretary, a decision reportedly made by the movement's leader, Rabbi Gershon Eidelman, who instructed that those removed from the list be treated with respect. The article also notes that MK Uri Maklev, also demoted on the list, is expected to receive similar benefits.

In related news concerning the party, Deputy Minister Israel Eichler, who was also replaced on the list by Eliakim Stark, will reportedly continue to receive a salary through a newly formed faction. The report also touches on various other figures and events within the Haredi community, including a reconciliation between producer Yonatan Ben Tov and chef Lior Michael, singer Midad Tassa expressing grief, and numerous public figures attending Rosh Hashanah gatherings in Uman, Ukraine, and other religious events in Israel.

Other notable mentions include MK Aryeh Deri traveling by helicopter with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, the blessing received by new Degel HaTorah candidate Yehuda Visfish from Rabbi Gershon Eidelman, and Bnei Brak Deputy Mayor Gudi Silman attending a special gathering. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was seen embracing Rabbi Yitzhak Dovid Grossman. The article also highlights various social media personalities and musicians, including Yoeli Dikman and Mendi Weiss singing for National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and dancer Yaakov Bardugo.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev expressed regret over the removal of MKs Maklev and Gafni from the Knesset, while President Isaac Herzog was greeted with song at the Western Wall. The digest also includes brief mentions of other public figures and events, such as MK Simcha Rothman riding an electric scooter and actor Aviv Alush sharing a message of self-reflection.