Will the Jerusalem Municipality Forgo Millions of Shekels for a Reformist Association?
After it was revealed that the Reformist synagogue 'Mevakshei Derech' allowed the organization 'Rabbis for Human Rights' to use a municipal property in exchange for payment in violation of the law, the use was halted and the organization was evicted. Now, a demand is being raised for the Jerusalem Municipality to act to recover the funds, estimated at hundreds of thousands of shekels.
Will the Jerusalem Municipality forgo millions of shekels for a Reformist association? At the center of the affair is the Reformist synagogue 'Mevakshei Derech', operating on Shai Agnon Street in Jerusalem, which allegedly allowed for about six years the organization 'Rabbis for Human Rights', identified with the left, to use part of the property allocated to it by the municipality, in exchange for payment and in violation of the allocation terms. Following a complaint to the municipality, the use was halted and the organization was evicted from the premises. Now, a demand is being raised for the municipality to act to recover the funds allegedly received from renting out the property over the years, estimated at hundreds of thousands of shekels or more. The Jerusalem Municipality's response notes that the association was summoned for a clarification meeting and that a decision is expected soon. On behalf of 'Kol Rabbani for Human Rights', it was stated that they left the property after meeting their financial obligations.
Will the Jerusalem Municipality Forgo Millions of Shekels for a Reformist Association?