After Degel HaTorah officials decided to oust Menachem Carmel from the third place on its list, which in essence in the seventh slot on the Yahadut HaTorah list, it now appears that Rav Yisrael Kellerman, a Jerusalem councilman may receive the spot. Kellerman’s good ties with gedolim in Bnei Brak and Shaare Zedek may him the man for the job at this time when the split in the party has resulted in factions operating against one another.

According to Kikar Shabbat, the young rav is an appropriate choice at present since he is not controversial and accepted by all, the call of the hour, while known as one who is “dynamic and truly committed” to helping the tzibur at large.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)