A new proposed law sponsored by MK Rachel Azaria (Kulanu) would bar convicted sexual predators from appearing at events that receive government funding. The law comes after Rabbi Eliezer Berland caused outrage by appearing at the official Lag Baomer bonfire lighting in Meron despite serving a jail sentence for sexual assault.
"It is inconceivable that Eliezer Berland, who was convicted of sexual offenses and did not express remorse at all, lights a bonfire at an event funded by the State and the Ministry of Religious Services," said Azaria.