Gaffney Appointed "Chairman" of Degel HaTorah, Receives Perks
Following his removal from the leadership and top spot on the Degel HaTorah list for the upcoming Knesset elections, MK Moshe Gafni 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 their positions be treated with respect. The article also speculates on what benefits MK Uri Maklev, also removed from his position, might receive.
In other political news, MK Uriel Busso was seen at a real estate event, where he reportedly crowned the new chairman of Degel HaTorah, MK Yaakov Asher, as the next Housing Minister. MK Simcha Rothman was spotted riding an electric scooter in Jerusalem, while musicians Yoeli Dickman and Mendy Weiss sang for National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Transportation Minister Miri Regev expressed regret over the removal of MKs Maklev and Gafni from the Knesset, stating it was a "missed opportunity" but assuring them of continued support from their colleagues.
The digest also touches on various religious and community events. Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, the Sephardic Chief Rabbi, was seen traveling by private helicopter to a prayer rally. Singer Midad Tassa shared his grief, while producer Yonatan Ben Tov and chef Lior Michael reconciled. The article highlights numerous other figures attending religious gatherings, prayer services, and celebrations around Rosh Hashanah and the High Holidays, including singer Avraham Fried wearing a military beret at a concert for religious soldiers, and President Isaac Herzog receiving a warm welcome at the Western Wall.
Finally, the digest includes a list of the week's top five most viewed articles on the "Kikar" website, covering topics such as a controversial rabbinical court ruling against ride-share drivers, a quick cookie recipe, Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, a death in Uman, and a judge's sharp criticism of a lawyer's demand for damages.
