Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Reverses Resignation Following Rabbinical Council Order
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Shas movement chairman Aryeh Deri announced he will not resign, obeying the Council of Torah Sages' directive. He expressed his commitment to following rabbinical guidance and thanked the council for their support. Deri plans to convene a faction meeting to address upcoming challenges.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Aryeh Deri will remain chairman of the Shas movement after his resignation request was denied.
- The Council of Torah Sages ordered Deri to stay and lead the Shas movement.
- Deri stated his full compliance with the rabbinical council's decision.
- He expressed gratitude to the rabbis for their trust and support.
- Deri will convene a faction meeting to plan for future challenges.
Aryeh Deri, chairman of the Shas movement, announced on Tuesday evening that he will remain in his leadership position, fully complying with the decision of the Council of Torah Sages. Earlier, the council had rejected Deri's request to resign and forbade him from leaving the movement's leadership.
Deri stated his unwavering loyalty to Torah scholars, emphasizing that he was raised to obey the "great ones of the generation" and has always acted and educated others in this manner. "Therefore, when I received the absolute instruction of our rabbis on the Council of Torah Sages today, I accept it without hesitation or doubt," Deri declared. He also expressed deep gratitude to the rabbis for their ongoing trust and support.
Following the council's decision, Deri announced his intention to convene an expanded faction meeting on Wednesday. This meeting will include Knesset members and senior representatives from local authorities, aiming to prepare for future challenges and advance the Shas movement.
