Rabbi Yehuda Amital and Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein (Commemoration of Their Memory and Work) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק הרב יהודה עמיטל והרב אהרון ליכטנשטיין (ציון זכרם ופועלם)
TL;DRA bill to commemorate Rabbi Yehuda Amital and Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein through a public council, a memorial day, study scholarships and educational activities.
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What does the bill do?
The bill provides for the establishment of an 11-member public council to commemorate the two rabbis and implement the law's goals. The council will advise the Minister of Education on implementing the law, policy, and allocating support to public institutions. The law requires holding a memorial day in the month of Kislev that includes a memorial ceremony, study in the Israel Defense Forces and a conference, and holding educational activities in schools and state bodies. The Ministry of Education will allocate research scholarships on subjects related to the vision and work of the two rabbis, and the budget will be approved through the annual budget.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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