MK appeals to High Court against Eliyahu nomination for Chief Rabbi
MK Issawi Farij (Meretz) appealed the High Court of Justice to disqualify Safed rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu from running for Israel's Chief Rabbinate. The appeal was filed following allegedly racist remarks made by the rabbi and prior investigations against him.
Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein notified Rabbi Eliyahu on Monday night that his candidacy is not worthy and he will not defend it should it come before the High Court. Eliyahu still has not formally applied for the role. (Aviel Magnezi)
