Degel HaTorah Leader Steps Down
After consulting with Gedolei Torah and his family, Degel HaTorah
leader and veteran MK Rav Avraham Ravitz had decided to leave the
political arena. He will not be seeking reelection on the United Torah
Judaism slate in the upcoming election for the 18th Knesset. Ravitz
began his Knesset career in the 12th Knesset in 1988, and since then,
has held numerous posts including, deputy minister of housing and
construction, welfare & social services, education, as well as
chairman of the finance committee and a member of many other
committees. According to reports, the 74-year-old Ravitz will remain
chairman of the Degel faction of UTJ. There are also rumors he will be
moving to a senior Chinuch Atzmai post. Ravitz's decision leaves a
major void in the Degel lineup.
leader and veteran MK Rav Avraham Ravitz had decided to leave the
political arena. He will not be seeking reelection on the United Torah
Judaism slate in the upcoming election for the 18th Knesset. Ravitz
began his Knesset career in the 12th Knesset in 1988, and since then,
has held numerous posts including, deputy minister of housing and
construction, welfare & social services, education, as well as
chairman of the finance committee and a member of many other
committees. According to reports, the 74-year-old Ravitz will remain
chairman of the Degel faction of UTJ. There are also rumors he will be
moving to a senior Chinuch Atzmai post. Ravitz's decision leaves a
major void in the Degel lineup.
