Shas Party Dominates Appointments of City Rabbis
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
The Shas party is reported to have strengthened its influence over the appointment of city rabbis in Israel. In Ramla, Rabbi Yitzhak Abuchatzira, the fourth in his family to hold the position, was elected with 85% of the vote. The Supreme Court has previously rejected challenges to these appointments. The Ministry of Religious Services has not commented on the issue.
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- Shas party reportedly controls appointments of city rabbis across Israel.
- Rabbi Yitzhak Abuchatzira, fourth of his family, serves as Ramla's Chief Rabbi.
- Abuchatzira was elected in Ramla with 85% of the vote from council members and public representatives.
- The Supreme Court has previously dismissed claims regarding these appointments.
- The Ministry of Religious Services has chosen not to comment on the matter.
The Shas party has reportedly consolidated its control over the appointment of city rabbis across Israel, a move that has drawn criticism. In Ramla, the Chief Rabbi position has been held by the Abuchatzira family for generations, with the current incumbent, Rabbi Yitzhak Abuchatzira, being the fourth member of his family to serve in the role. The Ramla Municipality stated that Rabbi Abuchatzira was elected with 85% of the vote from a body comprising all city council members and public representatives. The municipality also noted that claims made in a petition were examined and rejected by the Supreme Court. The Ministry of Religious Services declined to comment on the matter. This alleged pattern of influence raises questions about the selection process for religious leadership in Israeli municipalities.
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