Israel's AG recommends chief rabbi resign

Attorney General Meni Mazuz recommended today that one of Israel’s chief rabbis, Yona Metzger, resign for receiving improper gifts, according to the Justice Ministry.

Mazuz decided to close the criminal investigation against Metzger for lack of evidence but harshly criticised the rabbi for his conduct during the investigation – including contradictory explanations of his actions – and recommended he resign so as not to “harm the public standing of the chief rabbinate and the main rabbinical court”.