Housing Minister (Bayit Yehudi) Uri Ariel on Sunday 28 Kislev 5774 met with Rishon L�Tzion Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef in the rav�s office. On the agenda is the recent wave of problematic legislation dealing with religious services in Israel, particularly the latest bill presented by MK (The Movement) Elazar Stern. Stern�s latest bill calls for eliminate the post of two chief rabbis for cities in Israel, to be replaced with one slot for a ten-year term.
Rabbi Yosef expressed serious concerns and called on Ariel to act to prevent the destruction of the state�s religious services.
Ariel is quoted telling the rav that he is equally concerned. Ariel was quite adamant in his opposition to Stern�s latest bill. In addition, party colleague Minister Uri Orbach stated the party will use its veto authority to block the bill from becoming law.
Ariel told the Rishon L�Tzion his party is working to preserve the religious status quo and not chas v�sholom to compromise these essential religious services.
(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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What I don’tnd understand is that why bayit yehudi is not doing anything to stop the gay marriage Bill that will be presented but they will stop a bill for two rabbi’s.Please be consistent