Israeli Religious Affairs Chief Challenges Justice Ministry Over Canceling Rabbi Ovadia Memorial Day
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Yehuda Avidan, head of Israel's Ministry of Religious Services, challenged the Justice Ministry's cancellation of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's official memorial day, questioning why Yitzhak Rabin's politically charged memorial events remain scheduled. He demanded explanations and urged equal treatment amid the election period, calling for reconsideration of both commemorations.
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- Yehuda Avidan demands Justice Ministry explain canceling Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's official memorial day.
- Maran Day was set for October 8, canceled weeks before national elections without clear reasons.
- Avidan questions why Yitzhak Rabin's political memorial events proceed despite similar political concerns.
- Rabin's memorial events include multiple ceremonies and are scheduled for October 22-23.
- Avidan calls for equal treatment, suggesting Rabin's events should be postponed if Maran Day is canceled.
- The issue arises amid a sensitive election period with Rabin's party running in the elections.
Yehuda Avidan, Director General of Israel's Ministry of Religious Services, has sharply criticized the Justice Ministry's decision to cancel this year's official "Maran Day," the state memorial day for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. In a letter sent to the Justice Ministry, Avidan demanded an explanation for the cancellation, which was scheduled for October 8, just weeks before the national elections. He argued the decision lacked sufficient justification and contradicted a legal opinion supporting the event's occurrence.
Avidan questioned why memorial events for former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, a prominent political figure, are still planned despite concerns over political implications, while Rabbi Ovadia's memorial, a spiritual figure enshrined in law, was canceled. He noted that Rabin's political party is currently running in the elections, emphasizing the political nature of Rabin's legacy. Rabin's memorial events are set for October 22-23, including ceremonies in schools and public institutions, which have historically sparked political disputes and boycotts.
Avidan demanded the Justice Ministry clarify whether the rationale used to cancel Maran Day should also apply to Rabin's memorial events, suggesting that fairness and logic require postponing Rabin's events if Maran Day remains canceled. The letter highlights the sensitive timing amid the election period and calls for a reassessment of both commemorations. It remains to be seen if the Justice Ministry will reconsider its decision on Maran Day and whether Avidan's arguments will prompt a review of Rabin's memorial events.
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