Interior Minister Aryeh Deri is contemplating renaming Elad to “Ayelet HaShachar” in memory of Maran HaRav Aharon Yehuda Leib Shteinman ZT”L. It appears a number of rabbonim close to Degel Hatorah turned to Deri asking that the name change take place for the Shloshim.

According to the Kikar Shabbos News report, Deri responded positively, adding he must however first consult with legal experts on the matter. The report adds that even if accepted, the name change is unlikely to take place until local municipality elections in Cheshvan next year.

Yeshiva Torah B’Tiferes is located near the Elad entrance, a yeshiva that was established by Rav Shteinman and today, it is home to hundreds of talmidim.

When asked to comment, persons in Dedri’s office confirmed the request, which they promised is being weighed.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)