Shas Council of Torah Sages Rejects Arie Deri's Resignation Request
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
The Council of Torah Sages of the Shas movement rejected Chairman Arie Deri's resignation request, forbidding him to leave his post due to current spiritual challenges. The council thanked 300,000 supporters and directed representatives to secure the status of yeshiva students and end perceived persecution against them.
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- Shas Council of Torah Sages forbade Chairman Arie Deri from resigning his position.
- The council cited current spiritual challenges requiring experienced leadership for the decision.
- The ruling referenced Maimonides' laws against retreating mid-struggle.
- The council thanked 300,000 Shas voters and supporters for their commitment.
- Shas representatives were instructed to prioritize yeshiva students' status and halt persecution.
The Council of Torah Sages of the Shas movement has issued a dramatic decision, rejecting a resignation request submitted by the movement's chairman, Arie Deri. The council convened on November 25, 2026, to discuss strengthening Torah institutions and ensuring the movement's future, with Deri's request being a central focus.
Expressing deep regret over Deri's desire to step down, the sages lauded his significant role in establishing the Sephardic Torah world and his loyalty to the vision of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and other great leaders. They firmly declared that he is forbidden to leave his position at this time.
The council's ruling cited the current difficult spiritual challenges facing Torah scholars and the public, necessitating experienced leadership. The decision invoked a principle against retreating mid-battle, referencing Maimonides' laws of kings, which prohibit abandoning a struggle prematurely.
In addition to prohibiting Deri's resignation, the Council of Torah Sages thanked the 300,000 Shas voters and supporters for their commitment to Torah causes. They instructed Shas representatives to prioritize securing the status of yeshiva students and immediately halting perceived persecution against them.
