Rabbi David Stav, the Tzohar Rabbi�s candidate for the next Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel is not pleased with ads that appeared in the nation�s newspapers this week supporting his bid. The ads, which displayed a large photo of the rav, carried slogans including “Everybody’s Rabbi.” The ads were signed by a group calling itself �Secular headquarters for unifying hearts�.

The ads are not just in support of the rav, but include harsh criticism of the Chief Rabbinate, using terms like �corrupt� and �controlled by the Litvish minority� to get the message across. The rabbi�s popularity seems to be growing on Facebook as well.

Nevertheless, the rav released a statement that he did not commission the ads and they do not meet his approval. He admits that he feels a need to increase public awareness regarding problems in the Chief Rabbinate, but there is a way to accomplish this and he feels the ads are not the proper forum.

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(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)