Lieberman supports Rabbi David Stav for chief rabbi

Development of the Chief Rabbinate race: Yisrael Beiteinu faction members expressed yesterday (Thursday) to support the candidacy of Rabbi David Stav, Chairman of Tzohar and rabbi of Shoham, who recently announced he will be running in the elections for role of Chief Rabbi of Israel.

A statement issued by MK Faina Kirschenbaum, Yisrael Beitenu Secretary, said that the party would support the candidacy of Rabbi Stav for the role. According to her, Rabbi Stav is the most suitable candidate to make the necessary change. "Out of responsibility for the future of Israel as a Jewish democratic state, believing that the Chief Rabbinate is an important institution in maintaining the Jewish identity of the state, and a desire to see the Chief Rabbinate of Israel as a body serving the citizens of Israel and Jewish religious matters, we will work for the election of Rabbi David Stav for chief rabbi of Israel."

Kirschenbaum added: "Rabbi David Stav life embodies in his life a combination of Torah and work between service for Am Yisrael to learn and live according to the Torah of Israel. He himself served in the IDF and his children are serving in the IDF and national service. He and his family are busy in daily life in the promotion of Israeli society and the connection between the sectors. "

Knesset members are a significant factor in the electoral college members of Rabbis, based on public officials and rabbis. Kirschenbaum estimated the odds to extend support for the candidacy of Rabbi Stav are good. "I believe that very soon I can inform other parties and other MKs supporting Rabbi Stav."

This is the first time in many years that there is a candidate with a good chance to win the job from the religious - national community.

'בחדרי' גם ברשתות החברתיות - הצטרפו!