Kiryat Arba/Hebron Chief Rabbi HaGaon HaRav Dov Lior Shlita is endorsing Merkaz HaRav Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Yaakov Shapira. The latter is a candidate competing in the Chief Rabbinate race, seeking to become the next Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel.

Following the announcement from Rabbi Eliezer Igra, that he is dropping out of the race it became apparent that the new reality works in favor of Rabbi David Stav, who is likely to receive the dati leumi votes.

In light of the new reality, Rav Lior, who opposes Rav Stav’s candidacy, has come out instructing followers to vote for Rabbi Shapira, not Rabbi Stav.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)