Commemoration of Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak HaKohen Kook (Marking His Memory and Work) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק להנצחת הרב אברהם יצחק הכהן קוק (ציון זכרו ופועלו)
TL;DRA bill to commemorate Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook by setting a memorial day and appointing a public council to hold commemorative activities and ceremonies.
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What does the bill do?
The bill aims to pass on to future generations the vision, legacy and work of Rabbi Kook, a religious Zionist leader and the first Chief Rabbi of Israel. The law provides for a memorial day on the anniversary of his death (3 Elul), as well as events, educational and values-based activities and support for bodies engaged in commemorating him. The bill establishes a 13-member public council, made up of representatives of government ministries, the Chief Rabbinate, the World Zionist Organization and bodies with a connection to Rabbi Kook's legacy, which will advise the Minister of Settlement on implementing the law and will set criteria for supporting education institutions.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 68 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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