Leading Sephardi roshei yeshivos took part in a kenos to discuss the situation regarding government plans to draft bnei yeshivos. Dozens of prominent rabbonim were in attendance, including HaGaon HaRav Shalom Cohen Shlita, a member of Shas’ Moetzas Gedolei Yisrael.

Rav Cohen spoke out harshly against the rabbonim who did not participate, making a point of stating they were invited as were all rabbonim from Sephardi yeshivos.

Rav Cohen spoke of the member of the מרביצי faction that opted not to attend, citing the need for achdus at this critical hour and the strength that results in unity.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem / Photos: Moshe Mizrachi, Chadashot 24)