After the outcry against the Ministry of Religious Services for refusing to extend the tender of Rabbi Shlomo Hadana, Chief Rabbi of Israel’s Ethiopian community, the ministry now appears to be rethinking its decision. Among those who spoke out against the decision was Rishon L’Tzion Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef Shlita, Chief Rabbi Dovid Lau Shlita and Tzohar Rabbonim.

A letter dated 15 Sivan was sent from the ministry to Rabbi Hadana informing him Minister of Religious Services David Azoulai has instructed ministry director Oded Flus to examine extending Rabbi Hadana’s tenure. The letter calls for extending his tenure for six months, until February 28, 2017 while this process takes place.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)